In a significant stride towards bolstering its maritime defense capabilities, the Indian Navy formally commissioned its inaugural MH-60R Seahawk squadron, named Indian Naval Air Squadron 334 (INAS 334), in an impressive ceremony at INS Garuda in Kochi on March 6. The event marked a pivotal moment in India's defense modernization journey, reinforcing the nation's commitment to maritime security.
The squadron's commissioning ceremony, attended by Chief of Naval Staff Adm R Hari Kumar and other high-ranking officials, showcased the induction of the versatile MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, popularly known as 'Romeos.' Manufactured by Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, the MH-60R Seahawk is a maritime variant of the renowned Blackhawk chopper, extensively customized to address the unique challenges prevalent in the Indian Ocean Region.
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