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HAL Dhruv
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Every Bulletin story and press release covering HAL Dhruv, newest first.

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2026
2 September Civil applications under consideration include offshore transport, utility missions and VVIP transport.

HAL and Safran finalise Aravalli engine deal

The turboshaft engine in the 3,500 to 4,000 shp class has been selected to power Hindustan Aeronautics' IMRH and DBMRH helicopters.

14 August

ReleaseHAL strengthens industry partnership for LCH Prachand production

21 May Aitech engineers worked directly with HAL on integration, performance and qualification throughout development and certification.

India’s combat helicopter secures long-term Aitech avionics

The production agreement supports mission computing systems for India’s Light Combat Helicopter fleet over the next five to six years.

13 April

ReleaseSecy (Defence Production) inaugurates LCH production line at HAL’s New Helicopter Factory, strengthening self-reliance

2 February

ReleaseMoog’s Genesys Avionics Suite takes flight on ALH

8 January

HAL’s Dhruv NG completes first flight as civil certification progresses

An inaugural sortie in Bengaluru aligns with indigenous engine certification and positions the Dhruv NG for near-term civil approval and operator entry.

2023
19 July The IMRH (Indian Multi-Role Helicopter) will be powered by Safran/HAL engines.

Safran and HAL land on Bangalore for engine factory

This joint venture will be India's first domestic engine design and manufacturing capability, and will work on the country's future 13-ton IMRH (Indian Multi-Role Helicopter) and naval version.

16 February

HAL shares development of Safran's engine for IMRH

The two companies are building closer cooperation which will also include the manufacturing of seven critical forging and casting raw parts for the Shakti engine of Dhruv and the Light Combat Helicopter.

2020
29 September

Release300th ALH Dhruv rolls-out from HAL hangar

2019
17 January

ReleaseLight Combat Helicopter demonstrates unique capability and completes weapon trials

2018
8 August

ReleaseSaab receives order for self-protection systems for India's Dhruv helicopter

17 July

ReleaseL3's FA2300 MADRAS flight data recorder selected by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for Advanced Light Helicopters and Light Combat Helicopters

2015
31 March

ReleaseSaab receives follow-on orders for self-protection systems for the Indian Dhruv helicopter

2011
7 February

ReleaseNew Wire Strike Protection System developed for Hindustan Aeronautics

2009
11 February

ReleaseMaiden flight of HAL's Dhruv helicopter featuring twin Ardiden 1H1 turboshaft production engines

2008
22 December

ReleaseSaab receives order for the Indian DHRUV helicopters