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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
US approved to sell 24 ’Romeo’ Seahawk helicopters to India for ______
A
2.8 Billion
B
3.1 Billion
C
1.2 Billion
D
2.6 billion
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The United States Department of State on Tuesday approved the sale of 24 multi-role MH-60 Romeo Seahawk helicopters to India at a price of $2.4 billion (Rs 16,516 crore).

Detailed explanation-2: -In 2021, the US received the first three MH 60 ‘Romeo’ helicopters, which are now being used to educate the crew of the Indian Navy. As part of an around $15,000 crore contract with the US government and in accordance with the framework of foreign military sales, India is purchasing the helicopters.

Detailed explanation-3: -The delivery of all 24 MH 60R helicopters will be completed by 2025. The induction of state of the art mission capable platforms will significantly boost the integral ASW capability of the Indian Navy.

Detailed explanation-4: -"The United States Department of State has approved the sale of 24 MH-60R multi-mission helicopters to India under its Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program.

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