Three indigenously built Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) MK III helicopters were inducted at Naval Air Station, INS Dega, Visakhapatnam, on 07 Jun 21.
- The induction ceremony of ‘322 Dega Flight’ was held in the presence of Vice Adm Ajendra Bahadur Singh, AVSM, VSM Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command (ENC).
- With the induction of these Maritime Reconnaissance and Coastal Security (MRCS) helicopters, the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) got a major boost towards enhancing the capabilities of the force, in pursuit of the maritime interests of the nation.
- ALH MK III helicopters feature an array of systems previously seen only on heavier, multi-role helicopters of the Indian Navy.
- These helicopters are fitted with modern surveillance radar and electro-optical equipment, which enable them to undertake the role of maritime reconnaissance in addition to providing long-range Search and Rescue, both by day and night. In addition to special operations capabilities.
