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Denmark receive first batch of MH-60R helicopters

Denmark received its first three MH-60R Seahawk helicopters on May 11, under the Multi-Mission Helicopter program. US Navy Photo The...

Denmark received its first three MH-60R Seahawk helicopters on May 11, under the Multi-Mission Helicopter program.

US Navy Photo

The Seahawks will be operated by Royal Danish Air Force to conduct maritime surveillance, anti-surface warfare, force protection and utility transport operations in support of NATO's anti-piracy operations.

Denmark purchased nine Seahawks under a USD 686 million US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) agreement signed in December 2012, to replace RDAF's eight Lynx Mk.90B helos from 2017.

Deliveries under the deal will be completed by 2018.

The advanced helicopter is fitted with integrated anti sub warfare sensor processing system, integrated sonobouy launcher and Mk-46 and Mk-54 air launched torpedo.