MH-60R Helicopters

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Context: First batch of aircrew of Indian Navy completes training for induction of MH-60 'Romeo' multi-role helicopters.

• India is procuring 24 MH-60R helicopters as part of an around Rs 15,000-crore deal with the US government under the framework of foreign military sales.

About MH-60R helicopters:

• MH-60R helicopters manufactured by Lockheed Martin Corporation, USA is an all-weather helicopterdesigned to support multiple missions with state of the art avionics/ sensors.
• 24 of these helicopters are being procured under Foreign Military Sales from the US Government.
• The helicopters would also be modified with several India Unique Equipment and weapons.
• The induction of these would enhance Indian Navy’s three dimensional capabilities.
• The choppers are armed with Hellfire missiles and night-vision devices.
• The Navy will be able to deploy the helicopters in a range of roles including in anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship strike, specialised maritime operations as well as search and rescue operations.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/navy-aircrew-completes-training-on-mh-60r-helicopters-in-us/article65303552.ece