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Government of India
Ministry of Defence
26 FEB 2026 9:40PM by PIB Delhi
PRESIDENT OF INDIA TO TAKE SORTIE IN INDIGENOUS LIGHT COMBAT HELICOPTER (PRACHAND) TOMORROW

The Hon'ble President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmuwill visit Jaisalmer, Rajasthan tomorrow (February 27, 2026) to witness Indian Air Force's Exercise Vayu Shakti. Prior to the exercise, Hon'ble President will fly a sortie in indigenous Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) at Jaisalmer. The mission will be undertaken as a two aircraft LCH formation, with Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, flying in the second LCH.

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