India’s Ministry of Defence has officially begun the procurement process for 200 modern light multi-role helicopters—120 for the Army Aviation Corps and 80 for the Air Force. The aircraft will support quick day-and-night missions, border surveillance, troop and equipment transport, weapon and casualty evacuation, search and rescue, and disaster relief. The purchase aims to replace aging Chetak and Cheetah helicopters. A Request for Information has been issued, with tenders and negotiations to follow. While Russia’s Kamov Ka-226T was initially considered, the ministry is now also evaluating the domestically produced Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.