US EditionIndia, US Sign ₹7,995-Crore Pact to Boost MH-60R Helicopter Sustainment Capability
The five-year Rs 7,995 crore deal will boost operational readiness and enable local maintenance, supporting India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative and involving MSMEs.
- On Nov 28, 2025 the Ministry of Defence signed Letters of Offer and Acceptance with the United States for a Rs 7,995 crore sustainment package valid for five years covering the Indian Navy's MH‑60R Seahawk helicopters under the US Foreign Military Sales programme.
- Previously, India had agreed to procure MH‑60R helicopters and initial deliveries had begun, with the all-weather maritime variant featuring advanced avionics and sensors built by Lockheed Martin Corporation.
- The sustainment package includes spares and support equipment, training and technical support, plus intermediate‑level component repair and Periodic Maintenance Inspection facilities in India under Letters of Offer and Acceptance via the US Foreign Military Sales programme.
- The Defence Ministry said the pact would enhance MH‑60R operational availability and anti‑submarine warfare capability, enable operations from dispersed locations and ships, and promote MSME and Indian firm development under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
- Despite recent diplomatic strains, the deal was signed, with the US involved through the Foreign Military Sales programme, as the Ministry of Defence said.
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Defence Ministry signs Rs 7,995-crore pact with US for 5-year sustainment support of Navys MH-60R helicopters - The Tribune
The Ministry of Defence on Friday signed Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) with the United States Government for a five-year sustainment support package for the Indian Navy's MH-60R multi-role helicopters, valued at approximately Rs 7,995 crore.
Defence Ministry signs Rs 7,995-crore pact with US for 5-year sustainment support of Navy's MH-60R helicopters
The Ministry of Defence on Friday signed Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) with the United States Government for a five-year sustainment support package for the Indian Navy's MH-60R multi-role helicopters, valued at approximately Rs 7,995 crore.
India Inks INR 7,995 Crore Pact With US for Sustainment Support of Indian Navy’s MH-60R Helicopters (See Pics) | 📰 LatestLY
In a bid to ensure domestic capability build-up in the long run, the Centre on Friday said it has signed a Rs 7,995 crore agreement with the United States for sustainment support of the Indian Navy’s fleet of MH60R helicopters through Follow-on Support and Follow-on Supply Support for a period of five years. 📰 India Inks INR 7,995 Crore Pact With US for Sustainment Support of Indian Navy’s MH-60R Helicopters (See Pics).
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