The Indian armed forces are facing significant operational challenges due to the grounding of approximately 330 'Dhruv' ALH helicopters, exacerbating existing shortages caused by the obsolete Cheetah and Chetak choppers. This disruption has severely impacted military operations, especially sustenance flights to forward areas and reconnaissance missions.
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