Indian Navy to Receive Another 2 MH-60 Romeo Helicopters for INS Vikramaditya

NewsBharati    16-Jun-2023 15:27:39 PM
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With the expected delivery of two MH-60 Romeo anti-submarine warfare helicopters later this month, the Indian Navy is poised to improve its operational capabilities. These helicopters will be stationed on the INS Vikramaditya, which just finished a protracted refit that lasted almost 2.5 years. It's anticipated that the delivery of the helicopters will take place during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to the US.
 

Indian Navy to Receive Another 2 MH-60 Romeo Helicopters for INS Vikramaditya 
 

With the addition of the two MH-60 Romeo helicopters, the Indian Navy's fleet will now consist of five of these cutting-edge anti-submarine warfare choppers. These cutting-edge helicopters will play a critical part in anti-submarine warfare operations, enhancing INS Vikramaditya's capabilities as India's active aircraft carrier.

Despite being commissioned in September of last year, the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant is now undergoing a four to five-month "guarantee refit." During this maintenance time the Aircraft carrier and its machinery are thoroughly inspected. By the end of this year, INS Vikrant is anticipated to be completely operational, according to sources.

For the Indian Navy's aviation branch, the delivery of MH-60 Romeo helicopters represents a great accomplishment. After nearly two years, elite fighter pilots will once more have the chance to land aboard an aircraft carrier, as was revealed by ThePrint in November of last year. This achievement demonstrates the Navy's dedication to preserving its aerial capabilities and guaranteeing that its pilots are prepared for carrier operations.