Defense

The Shakti, also known as the Ardiden 1H1, was co-developed by HAL and Safran Helicopter Engines and has become one of the central powerplants supporting India’s indigenous military helicopter fleet. HAL officially lists the engine on the Dhruv Mk III and Mk IV, while the weaponised Rudra is powered by two Shakti engines. The Light Combat Helicopter, now known as LCH Prachand, also uses twin Shakti engines producing about 1,032 kW each.

Arudhra is one of India’s most advanced indigenous ground-based surveillance radars. Developed by the Electronics and Radar Development Establishment, or LRDE, of the Defence Research and Development Organisation, it is a rotating active phased-array multifunction 4D radar designed to create an accurate picture of activity across a large volume of airspace.

The Indian Army uses the Dhruv for a wide range of missions including troop transport, casualty evacuation, reconnaissance, logistics support, search and rescue and operations in high-altitude areas. The helicopter has been extensively employed in demanding regions such as Ladakh and the Siachen sector, where rotary-wing aircraft are essential for moving personnel and supplies.

The milestone was announced on September 7, 2026, by Boeing. Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited, or TBAL, is a joint venture between Tata Advanced Systems Limited and Boeing and has developed Hyderabad into an important manufacturing centre for one of the world’s most widely operated attack helicopters.