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Murmu Flies Sortie In LCH ‘Prachand’ Near India-Pak Border In Jaisalmer

February 27, 2026

President Droupadi Murmu conducted a 25-minute sortie as co-pilot in the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter 'Prachand' near the India-Pakistan border in Jaisalmer. This flight, highlighting India's self-reliance in defense technology, took off from the Jaisalmer Air Force Station after a briefing, and Murmu conveyed a message to the nation during the flight.

Murmu Flies Sortie In LCH ‘Prachand’ Near India-Pak Border In Jaisalmer

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Key Highlights

President Droupadi Murmu flew in the Light Combat Helicopter 'Prachand'.
The sortie lasted 25 minutes and took place near the India-Pakistan border.
The LCH 'Prachand' is India's first indigenously designed combat helicopter.
The helicopter took off from the Jaisalmer Air Force Station.
Murmu delivered a message to the nation during the flight.

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Murmu Flies Sortie In LCH ‘Prachand’ Near India-Pak Border In Jaisalmer

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