New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- At a time when the defence forces are working towards replacing their fleet of Cheetah Chetak choppers, the Indian Army and the Air Force would be placing orders for around 200 indigenous Light Utility Helicopters, which are being developed by the state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

The forces have a requirement of around 400 light choppers, of which 200 Light Multirole Helicopters were cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council, after which the Indian Army will issue a tender in which Indian firms, including Tata and Adani, would be tying up with global Original Equipment Manufacturers to build the choppers in the country.

The Army and the Air Force would be placing orders for around 200 of the indigenous L...