One more U.S.-made anti-submarine helicopter delivered to the Indian Navy

📌 Summary:

• The Indian Navy has received another MH-60R Seahawk multi-role naval helicopter from the United States, strengthening its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and maritime surveillance capabilities
• This brings the total delivered to 21 out of the 24 ordered under the India-US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) deal signed in 2020
• The MH-60R enhances the Navy's ability to detect, track and neutralise submarines and hostile surface vessels across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
• Fits India's strategy of maritime domain awareness amid growing Chinese naval presence in the IOR; complements India's SAGAR doctrine and role as a net security provider
• Reflects deepening India-US defence cooperation and interoperability