The Government of Mauritius has placed an order with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for a single Dhruv Mk III Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH Mk III) for the Mauritius Police Force.
Mauritius is an existing operator of the Dhruv, in addition to HAL built Do-228s.
The Dhruv Mk III is a 5.5-tonne class utility helicopter powered by Ardiden 1H1 ‘Shakti’ engines.
HAL started deliveries of Dhruv helicopters to the Indian armed forces in 2001-02.
Since then it has gone on to deliver more than 335 Dhruv helicopters, which have accumulated approximately 340,000 flying hours.
Note: Representative images of Dhruv helicopter in Indian military service.