India signed a deal with which one of the following countries to suppl

India signed a deal with which one of the following countries to supply MH-60R helicopters to the Indian Navy?

[amp_mcq option1=”Israel” option2=”France” option3=”Russia” option4=”USA” correct=”option4″]

This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-2 – 2022
The correct answer is D) USA.
India signed a deal with the United States of America to procure 24 MH-60R Seahawk multi-role helicopters for the Indian Navy. The deal, worth approximately $2.6 billion, was signed in 2020, with deliveries commencing later. The MH-60R is manufactured by Lockheed Martin.
The MH-60R Seahawk is an advanced naval helicopter designed for a wide range of missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, search and rescue, and utility support. The acquisition significantly enhances the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy’s fleet.