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

Current GK ( Master) Defence

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.