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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country handed over the first two MH-60R multi-role helicopters to India, manufactured by Lockheed Martin?
A
UAE
B
France
C
Russia
D
USA
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The acquisitions are part of a 24-helicopter, USD2. 6 billion Foreign Military Sales (FMS) deal, which was jointly announced by India and the United States in February 2020. Delivery of the fleet is expected to be completed by 2025.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first three MH 60-Rs were delivered to the Indian Navy in the US in 2021 and are being utilised for training the Navy crew there. Two more were delivered to the Indian Navy in a Boeing C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft of the US Air Force in July in Kochi.

Detailed explanation-4: -Indian Navy receives two MH-60 R multirole helicopters from US. See photos | Mint.

Detailed explanation-5: -MH-60R Seahawk is a multi-mission helicopter manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft.

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