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State Department Approves $1 Billion Sale Of MH-60R Equipment To India

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, December 2nd, 2024

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State Department Approves $1 Billion Sale Of MH-60R Equipment To India

A Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Joint Tactical Radio Systems (JTRS) terminal. (Photo: BAE Systems)

The State Department on Monday okayed a potential $1.2 billion sale of tactical radio terminals and other equipment to India for use with the country’s MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters. India would receive 30 Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Joint Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS-JTRS) and other MH-60R related equipment, including external fuel tanks, RTX [RTX]-built AN-AAS 44C(V) forward looking infrared systems, munitions, spare parts, and other equipment. Lockheed Martin [LMT], which builds the MH-60s, is the principal contractor for the proposed foreign military sale.…

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