To boost ties, Modi to present advanced chopper to Nepal

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Nov 24 2014 | 8:25 PM IST
Showing India's commitment to strengthening ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will tomorrow hand over to Nepal an Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) -- Dhruv Mark 3 -- which will be used for military operations.
"The helicopter has already reached Kathmandu and it will be handed over tomorrow," official sources said.
The chopper is manufactured by state-owned aerospace and defence company Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.
The Mark-3 is the latest version of the original Dhruv helicopter and comes equipped with Shakti engines, new electronic warfare (EW) suite and warning systems, automatic chaff and flare dispensers and improved vibration control system.
The helicopter, which can cost anywhere between Rs 60-80 crore, is currently exported to at least three other countries, including the Maldives and Ecuador.

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First Published: Nov 24 2014 | 8:25 PM IST

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