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Rudra is the Mk-IV variant of Advanced Light Helicopter designed and manufactured by HAL. Besides the weapons, the helicopter is fitted with warning and counter measure systems and survivability features. HAL Chairman Tyagi said the defence PSU was committed to all the projects of the Army. HAL Managing Director (Helicopter Complex) P Soundara Rajan handed over the documents relating to the helicopter to Lt Gen Singh on the ocassion. The warning and counter measures include Radar Laser Missile Warning Systems and Flare Chaff Dispensers, Singh said.