Lockheed Martin has secured a contract from the U.S. Navy for six multi-mission MH-60R Seahawk helicopters for the Norwegian government enhancing Norway’s maritime capabilities.
Lockheed Martin has secured a contract from the U.S. Navy to produce six multi-mission MH-60R Seahawk helicopters for the Norwegian government. Designed and built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, these MH-60R aircraft will enhance Norway’s maritime capabilities, enabling it to perform various missions, including search and rescue, coastal patrol, and offshore operations. Norway’s order marks the second contract awarded for MH-60R aircraft in less than a month. Lockheed Martin recently secured a contract for eight Spanish Navy MH-60R aircraft.
Brigadier General Jarle Nergård, head of the Air Systems Division, the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency said, “This platform has a long and proven track record of reliability and flexibility in operational environments similar to those faced by the Norwegian Air Force and Coast Guard. This is why we believe the MH-60R is the solution that best meets Norway’s current requirements, and why we are very pleased to see this contract moving forward.”
The MH-60R Seahawk, a part of Lockheed Martin’s long-standing partnership with the U.S. Navy, offers the following benefits to Norway and other nations:
1. High Reliability: These helicopters are known for their reliability in extreme maritime environments.
2. Advanced Mission Systems: Equipped with advanced mission systems and sensors, the MH-60R Seahawk ensures effective mission execution.
3. Cost Efficiency: The aircraft offers low flight hour costs, making it economically feasible for operations.
4. Low Maintenance Costs: Its maintenance and sustainment costs are also low, reducing the overall cost of ownership.
Capt. William Hargreaves, Program Manager at the H-60 Multi-mission Helicopter Program Office, U.S. Navy said,“The MH-60R is designed for all aspects of land and maritime operations from the vast majority of air-capable ships. We are confident in Norway’s selection of this unmatched, multi-mission helicopter to support their coast guard.”
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Sikorsky, with a track record of delivering 330 MH-60R aircraft to five countries, has another 64 in various stages of production or on order for India, Greece, South Korea, Australia, Spain, and Norway.
