MH-60R Helicopters

Why in news? The Indian Navy commissioned INAS 335 ‘The Ospreys’ at INS Hansa, Goa on 17 December 2025.
•    It is the second squadron of the Indian Navy to operate MH-60R Seahawk helicopters.
•    MH-60R is a multi-role, all-weather, day-night capable naval helicopter.
•    It is designed for:
•    Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
•    Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW)
•    Search and Rescue (SAR)
•    Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC)
•    Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP)
•    It is manufactured by Lockheed Martin (USA).
•    India is procuring 24 MH-60R helicopters from the US under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) route.
•    These helicopters will strengthen the Indian Navy’s ship-borne aviation capability, especially on the Western Seaboard.