| Unit Name: | No. 153 Helicopter Unit |
| Dates: | 1 November 1988 - Present |
| Country: |  Republic of India |
| Garrison: | Udhampur AFS |
| Nickname: | "Daring Dragons" |
| Motto: | Apatsu Mitram A friend in time of need |
| Aircraft Attack: | Mil Mi-17 |
No. 153 Helicopter Unit (Daring Dragons) is a Helicopter Unit and is equipped with Mil Mi-17 and based at Udhampur Air Force Station.[1]
During the Kargil War, the unit participated in several operations. The unit also had the first female aviator in the IAF, Gunjan Saxena.