Taking a big step towards strengthening the indigenous anti-tank missile system HELINA, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has placed an order worth Rs 1,347.71 crore to Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL). Under this order, Helina missile launcher and important equipment related to it will be manufactured. The order includes Helina launchers and Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) worth Rs 1,109.37 crore. Apart from this, Counter Measures Dispensing System (CMDS) worth Rs 238.34 crore will also be prepared for the safety of helicopters.
What is helina?
Helina i.e. Helicopter-launched NAG is India’s indigenous third generation “Fire and Forget” anti-tank guided missile. It has been developed by DRDO. Once the target is determined, this missile automatically targets the enemy tank or armored vehicle.
The firepower of Rudra and Prachanda will increase.
Helina launchers will be installed on Rudra and Prachanda attack helicopters of the Indian Army. With the help of these launchers, helicopters can target enemy tanks and armored positions from a safe distance. According to sources, this order will further strengthen the anti-armor capability of the Indian Army and will increase the firepower of the attack helicopters deployed in the border areas.
Helicopters will get additional security
The Counter Measures Dispensing System (CMDS) included in the order will protect helicopters from enemy radar and infrared guided missiles. This system confuses enemy missiles by leaving chaff and flare when threatened.
Supply will be completed in the next 5 years
According to BDL, this order will be completed within the next 24 to 60 months. This will provide modern weapons and security systems to the attack helicopter fleet of the Indian Army and Air Force.
LRUs of ‘Counter Major Dispensing System’ (CMDS) are also included in this order of HAL. BDL says the CMDS is an airborne defense system that protects the aircraft from radar-guided and IR-seeking missiles by leaving ‘chaff’ and ‘flares’. In simple words, it leaves a fake target (decoy) so that the enemy missiles get confused.
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