It will complement the US-made Apache helicopter gunships and give India’s integrated theatre command a large fleet of attack helicopters.

Why India's Light Combat Helicopter could be a game changer

Is it the intention of the government to privatise HAL or close down HAL?

Exclusive: Book Excerpt from P. Chidambaram's 'Undaunted: Saving The Idea of India' (Rupa Publications)

As accusations on Rafale fly fast, we present an exclusive excerpt from senior Congressman P. Chidambaram's new book 'Undaunted' (Rupa), where the leader raises tough questions for the government on the controversial Indo-French deal.

Here's what supporters of the move have had to say.

Why HAL wasn't given the offset contract in the Rafale deal

The controversy has now turned into a theatre of absurd.

Rafale Controversy: Opposition allegations of a scam are built on quicksand

The controversy has now turned into a theatre of the absurd. It's utterly vacuous and unwarranted.

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Why India's Light Combat Helicopter could be a game changer

Exclusive: Book Excerpt from P. Chidambaram's 'Undaunted: Saving The Idea of India' (Rupa Publications)

Why HAL wasn't given the offset contract in the Rafale deal

Rafale Controversy: Opposition allegations of a scam are built on quicksand