India Inducts First Indigenous Hovercraft H-561 into Coast Guard
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | India inducts its first indigenous hovercraft, H-561, into the Indian Coast Guard. |
| Developed by | Chowgule & Company Private Limited in Goa. |
| Purpose | Enhances coastal surveillance, search & rescue, and patrol capabilities in challenging terrains. |
| Key Features | - High-speed operations - Multi-terrain mobility (shallow waters, mudflats, beaches, wetlands) - Indigenous design & manufacturing (aligned with Make in India). |