ALH MK III

GS PAPER III: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.

Context: Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 323, the first unit of the indigenously built ALH Mk III aircraft, commissioned into the Indian Navy.

• It marked another milestone in the efforts towards enhancing maritime security and safeguarding maritime interests of the nation.
• It is a multirole helicopter with Shakti engine manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
• The Mk III version of the ALH has an all glass cockpit and will be used for Search and Rescue, Special Operations and Coastal Surveillance.

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