- The commissioning of 840 Sqn (CG) is indicative of the leap towards self-reliance in the field of helicopter manufacturing, in line with the government’s vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’
- The aircraft has the ability to switch roles from an offensive platform with heavy machine gun to that of a benign one carrying a Medical Intensive Care Unit to facilitate transfer of critically ill patients
NE NEWS SERVICE
CHENNAI, DEC 1
In a major boost to further strengthening the Coast Guard Region East, 840 Sqn (CG), an Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mk-III squadron, was commissioned by DG VS Pathania at ICG Air Station, Chennai on Wednesday.
In a major boost to further strengthen the Coast Guard Region East, 840 Sqn (CG), an @IndiaCoastGuard Advanced Light Helicopter #ALH Mk-III squadron was commissioned by Director General VS Pathania, PTM, TM, #DGICG at #Chennai, #TamilNadu today. pic.twitter.com/2RnZu1YOYx
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) November 30, 2022
The commissioning of 840 Sqn (CG) is indicative of the leap towards self-reliance in the field of helicopter manufacturing, in line with the government’s vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’. It will provide a major fillip to the abilities of Indian Coast Guard in the security sensitive waters off Tamil Nadu and Andhra region.
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— PRO Defence Gujarat (@DefencePRO_Guj) December 1, 2022
The ALH Mk-III helicopters, indigenously manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), features state-of-the-art equipment, including advanced RADAR as well as Electro optical sensors, Shakti engines, full glass cockpit, high-intensity search light, advanced communication systems, automatic identification system as well as search-and-rescue homer.
@IndiaCoastGuard Ship Samudra Paheredar rescued an endangered species 'Olive Ridley Sea Turtle' entangled in fishing nets on #TamilNadu Coast on 28 Nov 22. pic.twitter.com/EjIorSqysX
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) November 29, 2022
This feature enables the helicopter to undertake maritime reconnaissance as well as carry out search and rescue at extended ranges while operating from ships, both by day and night.
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Proud moment for Guj Dte as Cadet Manvendra Shekhavat,2 Guj(I) Coy, Ahmedabad Gp gets selected for NCC YEP Bangladesh scheduled in Dec 22. The cadet was felicitated by Maj Gen Arvind Kapoor, ADG NCC Dte Guj,DNH &DD.@GovernorofGuj@DefencePRO_Guj @HQ_DG_NCC@CMOGuj pic.twitter.com/bjngIEQ1oL— NCC_Dte_Gujarat (@NCC_Dte_Gujarat) December 1, 2022
The aircraft has the ability to switch roles from an offensive platform with heavy machine gun to that of a benign one carrying a Medical Intensive Care Unit to facilitate transfer of critically ill patients. A total of 16 ALH Mk-III aircraft have been inducted in the Indian Coast Guard in a phased manner and four of these aircraft are positioned in Chennai. Since induction, the squadron has flown over 430 hours and conducted numerous operational missions.
Lt Gen AK Singh, #ARMY Commander @IaSouthern in his visit to #NDA to witness #POP of 143 Course, interacted with 1st batch of #girls cadets undergoing #Training & motivated them to strive for #excellence
Commandant & Director #AFMC also present#women #power @giridhararamane pic.twitter.com/lExpqv35Gy
— PRO Defence Gujarat (@DefencePRO_Guj) November 30, 2022
