Lockheed delivers MH-60R helicopter for Denmark
Lockheed Martin has delivered the first MH-60R helicopter for the Royal Danish Air Force to the US Navy, the company announced on 22 October.
The helicopter will now enter a testing phase to validate Danish configuration modifications before being delivered to the Royal Danish Air Force. The air force will receive the first aircraft in the second quarter of 2016, with the entire fleet to be delivered by 2018.
The MH-60R helicopter was manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft, with Lockheed Martin providing advanced mission systems and sensors.
Denmark placed its order for nine MH-60R helicopters for its Maritime Helicopter Replacement programme in 2012. The aircraft will be deployed for search and rescue, surveillance, anti-piracy and anti-surface warfare missions.
Rear admiral CJ Jaynes, program executive officer for air anti-submarine warfare, assault and special mission programs that oversees the navy's H-60 program office, said: ‘We are excited to accept this aircraft bound for Denmark. The Romeo is the navy's primary rotary anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare platform in operation and we're proud to know these will be flying soon with the Royal Danish Air Force - our first Seahawks in Europe.’
Dan Spoor, vice president of aviation and unmanned systems, Lockheed Martin, said: ‘MH-60R helicopters host the complete package of sensors and systems that address today's increasing threats. We are honoured to extend our international partnership with the Royal Danish Air Force to deliver these capabilities and the technology that will protect our allies around the globe.’
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