Monday, April 19, 2010

India Provides free “Dhruv Helicopter” to Maldives

India has provided Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) a  Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) manufactured “Dhruv” helicopter for free .
Last year on his visit to Maldives, Indian Defence Minister AK Anthony had promised   a helicopter which will  be used by Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) for search and rescue missions .
The helicopter would be officially handed to MNDF in a special function to be held at Henveiru Park area on Wednesday.
Dhruv Military and Civilian  variants currently have been operated by seven countries and more three countries have already placed orders for it
 BY: IDRW NEWS NETWORK / PICTURE COPY RIGHT Heveiru.com

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