Best of BS Opinion: A non-hyphenated democracy, development by HAL & more

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The raising of the first squadron of the light combat helicopters (LCH) marks a major advance in Hindustan Aeronautical Ltd’s capabilities in developing the world’s only attack helicopter that can land and take-off at altitudes of 5,000 metres with considerable weapons and fuel loads that meet the requirements of troops deployed in sectors such as Siachen and Kargil. The LCH builds on the successful production path that was first adopted with the Dhruv advanced light helicopter and could raise the bar for the state-owned corporation's capabilities, the top edit says. Read it here

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