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The Latest Breaking News from Army Aviation

Overwork complaint unheard before fatal chopper crash

Army aviation's former commander has told a fatal helicopter crash inquiry he did not know of a pilot's complaint work burdens would "ultimately kill" him.

AAP · May 8, 2025

Helicopter in fatal army crash a known 'underperformer'

A former army aviation commander has been grilled at an inquiry over why a risky helicopter was not swapped out before a crash that killed "four good men".

AAP · May 7, 2025

Exodus risks army aviation future, crash inquiry told

Junior army personnel were being promoted prematurely because of an exodus of experience, a corporal has told an inquiry into a fatal helicopter crash.

AAP · Oct 14, 2024

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Army raises helicopter unit at Jodhpur to induct Apache attack choppers in May

Indian Army Aviation Corps raises first Apache unit at Jodhpur, preparing to induct six helicopters, boosting combat capabilities.

The Hindu · Mar 15, 2024

Armed forces contract more long endurance drones from Israel under emergency procurement

Army, Navy, IAF contract 2 MALE UAS each from Israel; deliveries expected early 2021. Adani Aerospace and Defence manufactures Hermes 900 in Hyderabad. Army Aviation got control of Heron MALE UAS in Aug 2021.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

Indian Army helicopter crashes in Tawang, pilot killed

The ageing fleet of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters are in urgent need of replacement.

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2022

Army to deploy two Heron-Mk2 UAVs in Eastern sector by month end

Of the four UAVs on lease, two have been deployed in Ladakh

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2022

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Army Aviation augments combat power while ageing Cheetah, Chetaks await replacement

The Air Force is also scheduled to raise its first LCH squadron shortly.

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2022

Dreams take wing: Army gets first woman combat pilot

Capt. Abhilasha Barak successfully completed the six month long Combat Army Aviation Course

The Hindu · May 25, 2022

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