Need to progress on 10 tonne Indian multipurpose chopper: Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh said according to an estimate, there is a demand for more than 1000 civilian helicopters in India, and an equal number of helicopters in the military sector which indicates a huge potential in the chopper market.

Hyderabad: Stating that India has shown its strength in design, development and operation of helicopters in the 5 tonne category, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said in order to become a global leader there is a need to progress in the design of 10 tonne Indian Multirole helicopter.

• Attended the Golden Jubilee event of ‘Chetak’ Helicopters in Hyderabad today.
  
  ‘Chetak’ is not just a machine, but a vibrant platform which has served the Nation during peace and war.
  
  Safety and security of the country is the Government’s top priority.https://t.co/tLFCNlXkR6 pic.twitter.com/hgjwF2RyDR

  — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) April 2, 2022 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="

  Attended the Golden Jubilee event of ‘Chetak’ Helicopters in Hyderabad today.
  
  ‘Chetak’ is not just a machine, but a vibrant platform which has served the Nation during peace and war.
  
  Safety and security of the country is the Government’s top priority.https://t.co/tLFCNlXkR6 pic.twitter.com/hgjwF2RyDR

  — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) April 2, 2022

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  Attended the Golden Jubilee event of ‘Chetak’ Helicopters in Hyderabad today.
  
  ‘Chetak’ is not just a machine, but a vibrant platform which has served the Nation during peace and war.
  
  Safety and security of the country is the Government’s top priority.https://t.co/tLFCNlXkR6 pic.twitter.com/hgjwF2RyDR

  — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) April 2, 2022

Speaking at the Diamond Jubilee celebration of Chetak helicopter here, Singh said according to an estimate, there is a demand for more than 1000 civilian helicopters in India, and an equal number of helicopters in the military sector which indicates a huge potential in the chopper market. He said external conditions have impacted on the serviceability of India's critical weapons and equipment and therefore, efforts for self-sufficiency continues to be the need of the hour.

PTI