Bengaluru, Dec. 30 -- Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Tuesday inaugurated DHRUV-NG, the next-generation civil helicopter, at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bengaluru.

HAL Chairman & Managing Director Dr DK Sunil was also present on the occasion.

Naidu also flagged off the inaugural flight of the Advanced Light Helicopter, DHRUV-NG, a civil variant of the indigenous helicopter showcased by HAL at the 2025 Aero India show.

According to HAL, the DHRUV-NG is a 5.5-tonne, light twin-engine, multi-role helicopter engineered to master the diverse and demanding requirements of the Indian terrain. It is specifically upgraded to meet the rigorous demands of the global civil aviation market.

It has been designed for enha...