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.
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