The Indian Navy will fee the newly inducted MH 60R Seahawk (a maritime variant of the Blackhawk helicopter) multi-role helicopter immediately (March 6) at INS Garuda in Kerala’s Kochi marking a pivotal second in India’s defence modernisation journey. The Seahawks squadron will probably be commissioned within the Indian Navy as INAS 334. The helicopters are part of the 24-aircraft FMS contract signed with the US authorities in February 2020.
The Indian Navy will fee its newly-inducted MH 60R Seahawk multi-role choppers that it mentioned would mark a pivotal second in India’s defence modernisation journey. It is about to witness a major surge in its maritime prowess with the induction of the Seahawks. The helicopter is designed for anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), search and rescue (SAR), medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) and vertical replenishment (VERTREP).
The helicopter has been rigorously examined in Indian Reference Atmosphere (IRA) situations and is totally built-in into the fleet. The superior weapons, sensors and avionics suite make the Seahawks supreme for the Indian Navy’s maritime safety wants, providing enhanced capabilities for each typical and uneven threats. The superior weapons, sensors, and avionics suite make the Seahawks supreme for the Indian Navy’s maritime safety wants, providing enhanced capabilities for each typical in addition to uneven threats.
The MH 60R helicopter would improve India’s blue-water capabilities, extending the operational attain of the Navy and supporting sustained naval operations throughout spectrums and over huge maritime domains.
The Seahawk’s deployment within the IOR would strengthen the Indian Navy’s maritime presence, dissuading potential threats and making certain a safe and protected surroundings on this strategically essential area. The commissioning of the Seahawks underscores the Navy’s steadfast dedication to fortifying maritime safety, aligning seamlessly with the Government of India’s visionary aim of making certain safety and progress for all within the area.
Salient options of Seahawk helicopter
The commissioning of the helicopters within the INAS 334 squadron is anticipated to considerably improve the Navy’s operational functionality within the Indian Ocean area which has been witnessing rising Chinese army forays. The US-manufactured MH 60R Seahawk is a maritime variant of the Blackhawk helicopter.
The helicopter is designed for anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, search and rescue and medical evacuation amongst different operations.
“The advanced weapons, sensors and avionics suite make the Seahawks ideal for the Indian Navy’s maritime security needs, offering enhanced capabilities for both conventional as well as asymmetric threats,” the Navy mentioned.
The Seahawks squadron will probably be commissioned within the Indian Navy as INAS 334. India signed an settlement with the US for procurement of 24-MH 60Rs in February 2020 below the framework of international army gross sales.
“The Seahawk’s deployment in the Indian Ocean Region would strengthen the Indian Navy’s maritime presence, dissuading potential threats and ensuring a secure and safe environment in this strategically crucial region,” the Navy mentioned.
“The commissioning of the Seahawks underscores the Indian Navy’s steadfast dedication to fortifying maritime security, aligning seamlessly with the Government of India’s visionary goal of ensuring security and growth for all in the region,” it mentioned.
The Navy mentioned induction of the choppers is about to witness a major surge in its maritime prowess. “The helicopter has been rigorously tested in Indian Reference Atmosphere (IRA) conditions and is fully integrated into the fleet,” it mentioned in an announcement.
“The MH 60R helicopter would enhance India’s blue-water capabilities, extending the operational reach of the Navy and supporting sustained naval operations across spectrums and over vast maritime domains,” it mentioned.
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