Indian Navy to get more powerful as India-US sign deal for 24 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters

India has signed a defence deal with the US for a sustainment package of the IndianIndianIndian Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopter fleet, in a significant boost in defence cooperation between New Delhi and Washington.

India and US now have an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter sustainment package deal in place(REUTERS File)

The announcement was made through X by the US State Department’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, which said the deal (worth $946 million or ₹7,995 crore) would make both nations “safer and prosperous”.

"Great news in our defence relationship with India. India's Ministry of Defence signed a sustainment package for its 24 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, developed by Lockheed Martin. This 946 million dollar package will enhance the Indian Navy's maritime capabilities, build interoperability with the U.S. and regional partners, and make both our nations safer and more prosperous," the post read.