In 2020, a government-to-government deal between the U.S. and India to ship 24 MH-60 Romeo helicopters from Lockheed Martin was signed. This July, America is set to hand over the first set of three MH-60 Romeo helicopters to the Indian Navy.
The 24 MH-60 Romeos are equipped with multi-mode radars and night-vision devices, as also armed with Hellfire missiles, torpedoes, and precision-guided weaponry. Designed to operate from frigates, destroyers, cruisers and aircraft carriers, these choppers will be used to hunt submarines, knock out ships, and to conduct search-and-rescue operations at sea.
The first batch of Indian pilots are currently training at Pensacola in Florida after which they will move to San Diego, California for advanced training.
The U.S. and India will soon finalize a deal where India will purchase 30 Predator drones to enhance the strike capabilities of its Army, Navy, and Air Force.
