In the Indian Coast Guard, a new air squadron was created in Chennai on June 20 by the name 840 Squadron, initially with an Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mark-III aircraft.
- The aircraft was received with the traditional water cannon salute, in presence of Inspector General AP Badola, Commander of the eastern Coast Guard Region.
- This is the first such aircraft to be positioned by the defence force in the eastern region.
- The aircraft are having Beyond the Visual Range detection, using modern radars. It is equipped for target neutralisation operations, using its mounted Heavy Machine Gun.
- The ALH is an indigenous aircraft designed and developed by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
