First Batch MH 60R ‘Romeo’ Aircrew Successfully Completed their Training at San Diego, USA

Indian Navy’s first batch of MH 60R ‘Romeo’ aircrew have successfully completed their training at Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego, USA on 01 April 2022. The 10-month long course included conversion training and other advanced qualifications on MH 60R helicopter. The crew flew extensively from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron – 41 (HSM 41) and achieved day and night deck landing qualification onboard a US Navy Destroyer. The crew would be responsible for inducting the versatile ‘Romeo’ into the Indian Navy. The helicopters will provide the Indian Navy enhanced capabilities including Anti-submarine Warfare, Anti-ship Strike, specialised maritime operations and SAR operations. 24 MH 60R helicopters procured under a Government-to-Government FMS deal are to be delivered to the Indian Navy.