NEW DELHI: The US Embassy in India on Friday highlighted the delivery of another MH-60R Seahawk naval helicopter to the Indian Navy, saying the induction reflects the growing strength of the India-US defence partnership.
In a post on X, the US Embassy in India said that another MH-60R Seahawk naval helicopter, developed by Lockheed Martin, had arrived in India, with the aircraft delivered to the Indian Navy at Kochi last week.
“Another MH-60R Seahawk naval helicopter touched down on Indian shores! Developed by @LockheedMartin, this highly equipped helicopter was delivered to the @IndianNavy at Kochi last week, with two more arriving this week. Thrilled to see the U.S.-India defense partnership growing stronger,” the post said.
The United States, in December 2025, had announced a significant step in defence cooperation with India after New Delhi signed a sustainment package for the Indian Navy’s MH-60R “Seahawk” helicopter fleet.
India’s Ministry of Defence had approved a contract worth approximately Rs 7,995 crore (about USD 946 million) to support 24 MH-60R helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin. The agreement aims to improve long-term operational readiness, strengthen interoperability with US forces, and enhance maritime security in the Indian Ocean region.
India purchased the helicopters under a Foreign Military Sales agreement in 2020. The Indian Navy commissioned the MH 60R Seahawk (a maritime variant of the Blackhawk helicopter) multi-role helicopter in March 2024 at INS Garuda in Kerala’s Kochi, marking a pivotal moment in India’s defence modernisation journey.
