- These three MH-60 ‘Romeo’ multi-role helicopters are part of the first set of 24 such multi-role helicopters.
- In Feb 2020, India and the US had signed a pact worth $2.4 billion to buy 24 MH-60 Romeo helicopters from Lockheed Martin.
- The MH-60 Romeo helicopters are equipped with multi-mode radars and night vision devices. They are armed with Hellfire missiles, torpedoes, and precision-guided weaponry.
- These helicopters can be operated from cruisers, aircraft carriers destroyers, and frigates. They can target submarines, ships and can be part of rescue operations at sea.
- The MH-60 Romeo helicopters are said to replace Sea Kings.
- Static Part:
- Chief of Naval Staff: Admiral Karambir Singh
- Capital of the US: Washington, D.C
- Currency of the US: United States Dollar
- President of the US: Joe Biden
Question:
Q.1 Indian Navy to receive three of the 24 MH-60 ‘Romeo’ multi-role helicopters in July 2021 from which country?
a. United States
b. Russia
c. Japan
d. France
a. United States
b. Russia
c. Japan
d. France
