MH-60 R HELICOPTERS

MH-60 R HELICOPTERS

TOPIC: Science & Tech.

Context- The first batch of three MH-60R Multi-Role Helicopters contracted by the Navy from the United States are scheduled to arrive in India by mid-July, according to defence officials.

Concept-

• India had signed a $2.2 bn deal for MH-60R helicopters built by Lockheed Martin during the visit of then U.S. President Donald Trump in February 2020. Deliveries are expected to be completed by 2025.

About MR-60 R Helicopters:

• The MH-60Rs are a replacement of the Sea King 42/42A helicopters already decommissioned in the 1990s.
• These helicopters are considered to be the world’s most advanced maritime helicopter.
• It will provide India the capability to perform anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare missions.
• It will also enhance the Navy’s ability to perform secondary missions, including search and rescue, and communications relay.