India and the United States have signed a $946 million (₹7,995 crore) sustainment package for the Indian Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopter fleet, marking a significant advancement in bilateral defence cooperation. The agreement enhances India’s long-term maritime readiness and deepens strategic interoperability between the two nations.

The announcement was made on X by the US State Department’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, which highlighted that the sustainment programme will strengthen maritime security, support regional stability, and contribute to shared prosperity.

“India’s Ministry of Defence has signed a sustainment package for its 24 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, developed by Lockheed Martin. This $946 million package will enhance the Indian Navy’s maritime capabilities

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