India signs $946 million deal with US for 'Seahawk' helicopters

India Dec 03, 2025

India just signed a big $946 million deal with the US to keep its 24 MH-60R "Seahawk" helicopters mission-ready.
These choppers, brought in since 2021, help the Navy watch over the seas and work better alongside American forces.
Right now, about 15 have already joined the fleet.

Why this matters

This new agreement means more helicopters will be available, with less downtime for repairs—so they can spend more time in action.
India's also working on local repair facilities to cut down on waiting for parts from abroad.
It all adds up to stronger maritime defense and smoother naval operations.