| ID | 135624 |
| Title Proper | One step backward |
| Other Title Information | the scrapping of the 197 helicopter programme will majorly affect AAC and IAF operations in north Kashmir |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Mekala, Dilip Kumar |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Defence minister Arun Jaitley’s recent decision in the Defence Acquisition Council’s (DAC) meeting to scrap the reconnaissance and surveillance helicopter (RSH) programme may majorly hamper operations in the Himalayas. The decision to cancel the 197 helicopter programme came on August 29 at the DAC meet, following the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) probe on corruption related allegations. This was the second time the programme has been cancelled after numerous delays. |
| `In' analytical Note | Force Vol.12, No.2; Oct.2014: p.41-43 |
| Journal Source | Force 2014-10 12, 2 |
| Standard Number | Military Operations |