India signed a massive Rs 62,700 crore deal to buy 156 ‘Prachand’ light combat helicopters (LCHs) from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
Indian Air Force (IAF)
A new HR methodology has been introduced in the Armed Forces i.e. the Agnipath Scheme. Under this scheme, Agniveers would be selected to serve the IAF for a duration of four years.
To get selected as an Agniveervayu, the candidate must be physically and mentally fit to perform duties in any part of the world, climate and terrain. Physical/ medical standards to become an Agniveervayu