India, Aug. 30 -- On 20 May 2026, an Indian Army Cheetah helicopter crashed in the Tangste region in Ladakh. The helicopter was carrying three Army officers, including Major General Sachin Mehta, General Officer Commanding of the 3rd Infantry Division. All three survived with minor injuries. Quoting The Eurasia Times, "They walked away from the wreckage in high spirits, as seen in the selfie. The crash drew attention to the Indian Army's aging fleet of around 350 Cheetah and Chetak helicopters. For over 20 + years, the Indian Army has been seeking replacement of the 1960s vintage helicopters manufactured in India by HAL".
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