Norway to Buy 6 MH-60R Helicopters

The order marks the second Seahawk contract award for Lockheed Martin in the past month.

Thursday, November 02, 2023 at 11:45 AM ET

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Norway will acquire six MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to support its coast guard. Pictured is a U.S. Navy MH-60R with door gunner. [Courtesy: Sikorsky]

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Norway is set to acquire six MH-60R Seahawk helicopters for maritime search and rescue, and coastal/offshore patrol missions.
The $364.3 million deal, announced by Lockheed Martin, will see the helicopters delivered from 2025 to 2027, replacing Norway's existing NH90 fleet.
This acquisition marks the second MH-60R order in a month, following Spain's purchase, highlighting a growing international trend for this multimission aircraft with several countries acquiring or manufacturing them.

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Norway is set to buy six MH-60R Seahawk helicopters for maritime missions, Lockheed Martin has announced.

The contract award, placed through the U.S. Navy and announced October 26, marks the second Seahawk order in the past month. The company said it has orders or is in the process of manufacturing 64 MH-60R helicopters for India, Greece, South Korea, Australia, and Spain, in addition to Norway.