Defense Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the new Light Combat Helicopter Production Hangar in Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Complex at Bengaluru.
LCH is designed by HAL and the project is a part of the “Make in India” initiative.
LCH has the distinction of being the first attack helicopter to land in Forward Bases at Siachen, 4700 meters above sea level with 500kg load.
India has set a target of achieving Rs 35,000 crores of Defence Exports by 2024.
It is believed that Manufacturing of the Light Combat Helicopter will help India achieving it.