Navy, Coast Guard Dhruv Fleet to Get Critical Manufacturing Upgrade

• Indian Navy and Coast Guard Dhruv helicopters will receive manufacturing upgrades to a critical component.
• The upgrades target the Non-Rotating Swashplate Bearing (NRSB) to enhance its fatigue life.
• This follows a Defect Investigation Committee's recommendation after a January 5 Coast Guard crash.
• All 28 naval and Coast Guard Dhruvs will be modified, with return to service expected in about six months.
• The Army and IAF Dhruv fleets are not impacted by this issue and have resumed flying operations.

Why It Matters: Major fix ensures safer Navy/Coast Guard Dhruv helicopters after critical component failure.