India to buy 111 naval utility helicopters and 24 naval multi-role helicopters

India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has given the green light for the Indian Navy to purchase 111 naval utility helicopters and 24 naval multi-role helicopters.

By U.S. Department of Defense Current Photos (140317-N-KT328-030) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

The naval multi-role helicopters will replace the Sea King and the news report says it will likely be the Sikorsky MH-60R.

The naval utility helicopter however, will come under the ‘Make in India’ program.

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