Chinooks helicopters fly to the border today

New Delhi: Amidst increased military tension between India and Pakistan, the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Monday will induct the heavy-lift Chinook helicopters which can transport artillery guns in high altitudes and troops for action.

Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa will induct the first unit of four Chinook heavy-lift helicopters in Chandigarh where these helicopters have been deployed.

Chinook CH-47F (I) is an advanced multi-mission helicopter that will provide Indian Air Force with unmatched strategic airlift capability across the full spectrum of combat and humanitarian missions.

Chinooks can deliver heavy payloads to high altitudes and is eminently suited for operations in the high Himalayas.

It is being inducted by the IAF when there is a war-like situation currently at the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border with Pakistan.

Pakistan has mobilised some of its units close to the border after Indian Air Force struck terrorists camp at Balakot. This has resulted in counter-mobilisation by the Indian Army.

There is heavy shelling and cross-border firing going on at the border from both sides.

The induction of Chinook helicopters will boost India’s capabilities for quick mobilisation of troops in higher reaches along the LoC and the China frontier along with artillery guns.