United States Navy hands over first two MH-60R multi-role helicopters to Indian Navy

United States Navy hands over first two MH-60R multi-role helicopters to Indian Navy

• The Indian Navy received the first two MH-60R Multi Role Helicopters (MRH) from the United States Navy on July 16, 2021, at Naval Air Station in North Island, San Diego.
• In February 2020, the Indian Navy and the US Navy had signed Rs 15,157 crore ($2.13 billion) deal to buy 24 MH-60 Romeo helicopters, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, under foreign military sales from the US government.
• The delivery of the first two MH-60R ‘Romeo’ helicopters to the Indian Navy marks the beginning of a new era of defence collaboration and partnership between the US and India.
• Further, the US Navy will support the Indian Naval Forces through capability upgrades and sustainment as the aircraft is inducted.