MH-60R Romeo Helicopters: Navy’s New Eyes And Hunters In Indian Ocean

India Today’s Manjeet was in conversation with Captain Dhirendra Bisht and Lieutenant Commander Prakhar Bhargava at INS Hansa in Goa, offering an inside look at the Indian Navy’s growing aviation strength. The officers explained how naval crews are trained to operate and maintain the advanced MH-60R Romeo helicopters, highlighting their state-of-the-art avionics, sensors and weapons. They detailed the helicopter’s role as the “eyes and ears” of the fleet, boosting anti-submarine warfare capabilities amid rising Chinese naval activity. The commissioning of a second squadron, they said, will significantly enhance India’s maritime security across the Indian Ocean Region.