President Droupadi Murmu participated in a flight test of the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter, PRACHAND, at Air Force Station Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, today. The mission was conducted as a two-aircraft LCH formation. President Droupadi Murmu flew in the lead aircraft with Group Captain Nayan Shantilal Bahua, while Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amarpreet Singh and Group Captain A Mahendra flew in the second aircraft. During the approximately 25-minute mission, they flew over Gadisar Lake and Jaisalmer Fort and targeted a tank.
Later, in a brief note in the visitor's book, the President stated that the flight test of India's indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter, Prachand, was a rewarding experience. She added that this flight has instilled in her a renewed sense of pride in the nation's defence capabilities. President Murmu also congratulated the Indian Air Force and the entire team of Air Force Station Jaisalmer for successfully organizing this flight test.
In the evening, the President will witness the Indian Air Force's Exercise Vayu Shakti at Jaisalmer.
