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Detailed explanation-1: -The delivered helicopters are part of the 24 MH-60R Multirole helicopters India purchased from the United States at over US $2.6 billion. The Indian Navy crew is being trained on the helicopters by the US.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Indian Navy received two MH-60 R multirole helicopters from the United States at Cochin International Airport on Thursday The third helicopter is scheduled to be delivered in August this year, while the delivery of all 24 MH 60R helicopters will be completed by 2025.

Detailed explanation-3: -UPSC Mains. Q. Which country supplies ‘MH-60 ‘Romeo’ multi-role helicopters’ to India? Notes: India is procuring 24 MH-60 Romeo Multi-role helicopters as part of an Rs 15, 000-crore deal with the US Government.

Detailed explanation-4: -MH-60R helicopter manufactured by Lockheed Martin Corporation is an all-weather helicopter designed to support multiple missions with state-of-the-art avionics and sensors. India is procuring the choppers as part of an around Rs 15, 000-crore deal with the US government under the framework of foreign military sales.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Indian Navy on Thursday received two MH-60R multi-role helicopters at Kochi, part of a 24-chopper deal signed with the US to modernise the country’s ageing naval helicopter fleet, officials familiar with the matter said.