Another MH-60R Seahawk Helicopter Delivered to Indian Navy

Exam-focused facts from the 19 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Another MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopter was delivered to the Indian Navy at Kochi.
Two more MH-60R helicopters are scheduled to arrive soon.
India signed an agreement with the United States in February 2020 to procure 24 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters.
The first three MH-60R helicopters were delivered to India in 2021.
The Indian defence ministry signed letters of offer and acceptance with the US for sustainment support of the MH-60R fleet for five years, valued at approximately Rs 7,995 crore, under the Foreign Military Sales programme.
The MH-60R is manufactured by Lockheed Martin and is an all-weather helicopter designed for multiple missions.