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India is urgently seeking to replace its aging Cheetah and Chetak helicopters, which are plagued by safety concerns and outdated technology. The Army has issued a request for information to acquire 120 reconnaissance and surveillance helicopters, while the IAF needs 80, aiming to modernize its fleet and enhance operational capabilities after decades of delays. ]]> https://www.thenewj.in/2025/08/09/army-iaf-launch-another-hunt-for-200-light-choppers-to-replace-old-cheetahs-chetaks/feed/ 0 1246