| ID | 137855 |
| Title Proper | Double boost |
| Other Title Information | the BSF air wing inducts two Mi-17 V5 medium lift helicopters |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Mekala, Dilip Kumar |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In a move that will significantly enhance the strength of its air wing, Border Security Force (BSF) has inducted two of the most advanced medium lift helicopters, Mi-17 V5, on April 9. The helicopters will primarily be used in the internal security tasks in few areas of the Red Corridor and also in Jammu and Kashmir. Six more such helicopters in the same configuration will join the BSF air wing in two phases during the current financial year. The next batch of three helicopters are planned to join the force by May and the final three will arrive in September 2015. |
| `In' analytical Note | Force Vol. 12, No.9; May 2015: p.44-45 |
| Journal Source | Force 2015-05 12, 9 |
| Key Words | Jammu and Kashmir ; BSF ; Mi-17 ; Force Multiplier ; Air Wing ; V5 |