OWEGO, N.Y. — Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) says the firm delivered its 350th MH-60R “Romeo” helicopter to the U.S. Navy during a recent ceremony at the defense contractor’s plant in Owego in Tioga County.
The aircraft was delivered to HSM-41 — the U.S. Navy’s helicopter maritime strike fleet replacement squadron — which is training the U.S. Pacific fleet’s newest naval aviators and naval aircrewmen to operate the MH-60R helicopter.
“This milestone marks a significant achievement in the production and delivery of world’s most advanced naval helicopter,” Lockheed Martin said in its announcement.
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Based in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company with upstate New York locations in Owego and suburban Syracuse.
The Sikorsky MH-60R has “earned a reputation as the premier” global, anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter platform, the firm contends. It has advanced sensors, integrated mission systems, “precision” weapons, and network-centric capability. Its proven operational performance has made it an “unmatched asset in the global effort to counter increasingly capable submarine threats.”
“The delivery of the 350th MH-60R helicopter is a testament to the exceptional capabilities of this aircraft and the dedication of our team,” Ali Ruwaih, maritime systems VP, said. “We are proud to support the U.S. Navy and our global partners with this highly advanced multi-mission platform, which will remain a critical component of global ASW operations for decades to come.”
With advanced sensors, radars, electronic-support measures, data links, and weapons, the MH-60R has “repeatedly proven its combat worth,” most recently shooting down an enemy drone during a maritime-security patrol in the Gulf of Aden by utilizing its advanced sensor suite and rapid engagement capability.
“The MH-60R has been the U.S. Navy’s primary anti-submarine and surface warfare helicopter since 2010,” Capt. William Hargreaves, H-60 multi-mission helicopters program manager, said in the Lockheed Martin announcement. “This true multi-mission asset has proven itself in all aspects of land or maritime operations providing various mission requirements around the globe. We are grateful to the artisans at Sikorsky for keeping this invaluable asset at the ready for all our service men and women for decades to come.”
