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Indian Army Helicopters Land on NH-911 Near Pakistan Border in Bikaner Drill
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News18•29-09-2026, 18:26
Indian Army Helicopters Land on NH-911 Near Pakistan Border in Bikaner Drill
- •The Indian Army conducted a critical landing drill on NH-911 near Dantaur, Bikaner, just 80KM from the India-Pakistan border.
- •Rudra, Dhruv, and Chetak helicopters participated, practicing landing and takeoff operations directly from the highway.
- •The exercise focused on testing air-ground coordination and the capability to use highways for helicopter operations during emergencies.
- •This drill demonstrated the military's preparedness to utilize alternative locations like highways for rapid deployment and operations.
- •The entire process, from landing to takeoff, was tested, emphasizing the crucial role of ground team coordination.
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The military exercise involved Rudra, Dhruv, and Chetak helicopters landing on and taking off from the highway.
The drill aimed to test the capability of utilizing alternative locations like highways for helicopter operations and to evaluate air-ground coordination.
The exercise took place on National Highway 911 (NH-911) near the Dantaur region in the Bikaner district, which is situated close to the India-Pakistan border.
