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The MH-60R helicopter is a versatile platform for maritime warfare<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In a significant milestone for the Indian Navy, its MH-60R multirole helicopters landed for the first time on the home-made destroyer, INS Kolkata. This achievement provides a major boost to the Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capability.<\/p>\n

The MH-60R helicopter is a versatile platform known for its exceptional ASW, surveillance, anti-shipping and search and rescue capabilities, the navy said.<\/p>\n

Its integration with Indian Navy warships will further strengthen the navy’s capability to counter underwater threats, monitor maritime activities and conduct surveillance operations, the navy said.<\/p>\n

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A significant milestone for the #IndianNavy<\/a> – MH60R helicopter undertakes maiden landings on the indigenously designed & constructed destroyer, #INSKolkata<\/a>. This is a major boost to the Indian Navy’s Anti-Submarine Warfare capability.@SpokespersonMoD<\/a>@DefenceMinIndia<\/a>pic.twitter.com\/cJQaFrEHnJ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) May 19, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The MH-60R is manufactured by Lockheed Martin.<\/p>\n

India is buying 24 of these helicopters from the US government under the framework of foreign military sales. They are being modified with several India-unique equipment and weapons.<\/p>\n

The navy received the first two of the choppers from the US in July 2021.<\/p>\n

On its website, Lockheed Martin says its performance-based logistics programme for the US Navy’s MH-60R helicopters enables 95 per cent flight readiness and availability – a rate unmatched by other maritime helicopters.<\/p>\n

The fully-integrated mission system processes sensor data to build a complete situational picture of the ocean surface and subsea domain. With actionable knowledge, the crew can track, target and engage ships or submarines effectively and efficiently.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n