Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be the chief guest at a special conclave of the Indian Air Force (IAF)‘s Air Force Station, Hakimpet, and Training Command to mark the golden jubilee celebrations of the induction of Chetak helicopters at the National Industrial Security Academy convention centre in Secunderabad on April 2.
The Chief of Air Staff V.R. Chaudhari, senior retired and serving officers of the helicopter stream from the three services and officials of Ministry of Defence, Indian Coast Guard and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will also be participating in the conclave. The objective of the meet is to showcase six decades of helicopter operations in the country, highlighting Chetak helicopter operations in particular.
It will have reflections, narrations and discussions by prominent speakers from the veteran community and the services. Perspectives on the evolution of helicopter operations as driven by technology and future battlefield imperatives will also be discussed, informed a press release.
