Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received a Request for Proposal (RFP) for 15 Limited Series Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) from the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army on 22 December. 

LCH is a 5.5-ton class combat helicopter with a narrow fuselage, tri-cycle crashworthy landing gear, crashworthy and self-sealing fuel tanks, armour protection and low visibility features. The LCH is fitted with Self Protection Suite consisting of Radar/ Laser Missile warning systems and Countermeasures dispensing system. 

Four prototypes are currently undergoing flight tests.