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LCH LSP is an indigenously designed, developed and manufactured state of the art modern combat helicopter containing approx. 45% indigenous content by value which will progressively increase to more than 55% for SP Version.

This helicopter is equipped with requisite agility, maneuverability, extended range, high altitude performance and around-the-clock, all-weather combat capability to perform roles of Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), Destruction of Enemy Air Defence (DEAD), Counter Insurgency (CI) operations, against slow moving aircraft and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs), high altitude bunker busting operations, Counter Insurgency operations in jungle and urban environments and support to ground forces and would be a potent platform to meet the operational requirements of Indian Air Force & Indian Army.

State of the art technologies and systems compatible with stealth features such as reduced Visual, Aural, Radar and IR signatures and crashworthiness features for better survivability have been integrated in LCH for deployment in combat roles catering to emerging needs for next 3 to 4 decades. Several key aviation technologies like Glass Cockpit and composite airframe structure have been indigenised. The future Series Production version will consist of further modern & indigenous systems.

Light Combat Helicopters are already in the import embargo list. With its versatile features built in for combat missions, LCH has export capability.

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The CSWS is a special purpose weapon designed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune. It can engage targets located around the corners as the system bends and captures video feed thus saving soldiers from any surprise counter attack and is best suited for urban, close quarter situations.

“The development was completed in March 2019 and has since cleared user trials with various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). Procurement by CRPF and J&K police is under advanced stage,” a defence official said.

The development began about a decade back. In July 2020, the DRDO transferred the technology to the Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Pune and the Zen Technologies Limited, Hyderabad, for production, the official said.

A few systems were used in the recent India–Japan bilateral army exercise Dharma Guardian–2022 which concluded on March 10 at Belagavi in Karnataka. Indian troops briefed the Japanese side on the system and both used it while practising room intervention to neutralise hostile elements.

The CSWS is equipped with weapon, camera, laser, infrared illuminator and torch in front portion, while display, electronics, battery and swivelling mechanism are located at rear portion, the official said. The body is made from high–grade aluminium alloy to make it lighter and durable.

Features like day night firing capability, colour display, digital zoom, zeroing facility, hot keys, high power battery along with status display and compliance with JSS 5855 makes it a very potent system for security forces engaged in Counter Insurgency and Counter Terror (CI/CT) operations, the official said.

Many superior features

This indigenously designed and developed system has many superior features compared to its contemporary international systems and available for 9 mm GLOCK 17/19 and 1A1 Auto Pistol variant, the official said.

The industry has been part of the development phase which enabled them to absorb the technology better, one of the officials said emphasising on the effort to involve the domestic industry as part of the ‘Atmanirbhar’ initiative.

The official said the prototypes during development and for the trials were produced by the two industries based on design given to them to ensure there are no gaps in manufacturing at a later stage. “The technical trials are done and the system is fully ready. It is also a good option for export,” the official said.

In the aftermath of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks of 2008, both the National Security Guard (NSG) and the Army had projected requirement for corner shot weapons to equip their troops for urban warfare where security personnel get exposed while trying to locate or flush out terrorists. Both had then floated tenders for procuring them.

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At the meeting, which was also attended by Himanta Biswa Sarma — the Assam Chief Minister and the BJP’s pointsperson in the northeast — it was also decided that the committee will be comprise Centre and stae government officials and the state police. The committee will submit its report within 45 days and the withdrawal of AFSPA will be based on its recommendations.

In a statement, the government also said that a Court of Enquiry will initiate disciplinary proceedings against the army unit and personnel involved in the Oting incident. “The identified persons who will face inquiry will be suspended immediately,” the statement read.

The state, it added, will provide jobs to the families of the people who died.

In a statement, the army requested the people to have patience. “The inquiry ordered by Army is progressing expeditiously and all efforts are being made to conclude it at the earliest… The Indian Army is also fully cooperating with the Special Investigation Team,” the statement read.

Last week, the Nagaland assembly unanimously resolved to demand a repeal of AFSPA from the northeast, especially the state. Mr Rio led the Assembly in passing the resolution at a special session.

“Nagaland and the Naga people have always opposed AFSPA. It should be repealed,” the Chief Minister had said days after the violence, in a searing attack on what he called the “draconian law”.

After the Oting incident, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, whose National People’s Party is a member of the National Democratic Alliance, also called for its repeal, saying AFSPA is counter-productive and has caused “more unrest”.

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