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MH-60R helicopters
Context
The United States has approved a potential sale of MH-60R helicopters and related equipment to India, estimated at a cost of USD 1.17 billion.
What is the MH-60R Helicopter?
- The MH-60R is a versatile helicopter that can perform several types of missions, including anti-submarine warfare, surface warfare, and logistics support.
- Design and Features: The helicopter has a crew of 3-4 people and can carry around 5 passengers. It can fly at speeds up to 330 km/h and has a range of 830 km.
- Weaponry: It can be armed with torpedoes, air-to-surface missiles, and machine guns for defense.
- Global Use: The MH-60R is used by several countries, including the US, Australia, and Japan, for similar roles.
- India already inducted MH-60R helicopters into its navy in 2024. These helicopters are used for anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, search and rescue, and other operations.
- Strategic Importance:
- The helicopters will help India enhance its "blue-water" capabilities, meaning it will be able to conduct operations across vast ocean areas, far from its shores, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.
- The US sees India as an important partner in maintaining peace and stability in this region, so the sale aligns with both countries’ security interests.
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