Sale approval of 24 MH 60 Romeo Seahawk Helicopters to India

24 MH 60 Romeo Seahawk helicopters

Question: Which country has approved the sale of 24 multi-role MH-60 Romeo Seahawk Helicopters to India?
(a) Russia
(b) China
(c) United States
(d) Israel
Answer: (c)
Related facts:

  • The Trump administration has approved the sale of 24 multi-role MH-60 Romeo Seahawk Helicopters to India at an estimated cost of 2.4 billion US dollars.
  • This proposed sale will support the foreign policy of the US by helping to strengthen the US-Indian strategic relationship.
  • It is considered the world’s most advanced maritime helicopter. The choppers will provide the Indian defence forces with the capability to perform anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare missions.
  • The helicopters will also perform secondary missions including vertical replenishment, search and rescue, and communications relay. These helicopters are designed to operate from frigates, destroyers, cruisers and aircraft carriers.

By Achyutanand Pandey

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