Indian Navy Chooses Sikorsky S-70B

The Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk has been selected to meet the Indian Navy’s multi-role helicopter (MRH) requirement. A contract for 16 with an option for eight more is expected to be signed within eight months and will include a complete logistics support and training program. The selection was held up for two years following the controversy over India’s purchase of AgustaWestland AW101 VIP helicopters. The other shortlisted contender was the NH-90 from NH Industries, which is 32 percent owned by AgustaWestland . The request for proposal m…