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Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -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-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-60 Romeo Known as the Romeo, the helicopter is manufactured by US major Lockheed Martin, and is an all-weather vehicle designed to support multiple missions. India had ordered 24 of these helicopters under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) from the US government in 2020.

Detailed explanation-5: -MH-60R Seahawk is a multi-mission helicopter manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft. It is considered to be the world’s most advanced maritime helicopter and the rotorcraft replaces the SH-60B and SH-60F helicopters in the US Navy’s fleet and combines the capabilities of these aircraft.