The Indian Navy's MH-60R & Naval Dhruv UHM Helicopters

I wish they order one more squadron (10-12 helicopters). DBMRH will take one more decade to reach serial production realistically.
 
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Ashwin said:
I wish they order one more squadron (10-12 helicopters). DBMRH will take one more decade to reach serial production realistically.
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Yes with 12 more we can effectively replace the rest of SeaKings. They do not need to be in asw sensor fitted. The simpler (fitted for but not with) MH60s can effectively take over transport Mk42 variants at a lesser cost.

Ideally I would retire the Ka28s too instead of refurbishment and also replace them with more Romeos.
 
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Ideally I would retire the Ka28s too instead of refurbishment and also replace them with more Romeos.
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Ka-28s have been refitted with the latest IAI Skimmer ASW mission suites so they will last another 10-15 years. I suspect they will be retired around the same time as the Ka-31s.
 

India – MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter Equipment and Follow-on Support​


WASHINGTON, December 2, 2024 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of India of MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter Equipment and Follow-on Support and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.17 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of India has requested to buy thirty (30) Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Joint Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS-JTRS). The following non-MDE items will also be included: advanced data transfer systems; external fuel tanks; AN/AAS 44C(V) forward looking infrared (FLIR) systems; an operator machine interface assistant; spare containers; facilities study, design, construction and support; support and test equipment; munitions; integration and test support; spare and repair parts; intermediate and depot-level repair capabilities and associated spares; communications equipment; software development, delivery and support, including Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS); Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) equipment; publications and technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services, including Navy Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) repair capabilities and Performance Based Logistics (PBL); studies and surveys; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total program cost is $1.17 billion.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to strengthen the United States-India strategic relationship and improving the security of a major defense partner which continues to be an important force for political stability, peace, and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia regions.

The proposed sale will improve the Government of India’s capability to deter current and future threats by upgrading anti-submarine warfare capabilities. India will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment and services into its armed forces.

The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, located in Owego, NY. The purchaser typically requests offsets. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor.

Implementation of this sale will require travel of up to twenty U.S. Government or up to twenty-five contractor representatives to the Government of India on a temporary basis for program technical support and management oversight.
 
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