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Owego Lockheed Martin delivers 350th MH-60R helicopter to U.S. Navy

Owego Lockheed Martin delivers 350th MH-60R helicopter to U.S. Navy

Photo: Saga Communications/Lockheed Martin


OWEGO, NY (607NewsNow) – Lockheed Martin is marking a milestone.

On January 13, the defense contractor delivered its 350th MH-60R “Romeo” helicopter to the United States Navy at a ceremony in Owego.

It was delivered to the Navy’s Helicopter Maritime Strike Fleet Replacement Squadron. Officials say the unit’s technological capabilities make it the “premier global anti-submarine warfare helicopter.”

Lockheed has also delivered the aircraft to Australia, Denmark, Saudi Arabia, India, Greece, and South Korea, with upcoming scheduled deliveries to Spain and Norway.

Learn more about the MH-60R from Lockheed Martin here.

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