The Indian Army is gearing up to replace its aging Chetak and Cheetah helicopters with 200 modern light helicopters, as indicated by the defence ministry's recent request for information. This initiative aligns with India's Aatmnirbhar Bharat campaign, emphasising indigenous defence manufacturing through partnerships between Indian companies and original equipment manufacturers.
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