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South Korea approves follow-on purchase of 20 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters by 2032

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South Korea has approved the additional purchase of approximately 20 Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, with deliveries planned by 2032. The naval warfare helicopters will replace aging Leonardo Lynx Mk.99/99A assets and strengthen the South Korean Navy’s anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare capabilities.

Discovered 2026-09-14T19:35:01.330492-07:00 | 2026-09-14T19:35:01.330492-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The acquisition adds approximately 20 MH-60Rs to South Korea’s naval aviation capability, with deliveries planned through 2032.
  • The helicopters will replace aging Leonardo Lynx Mk.99/99A aircraft, addressing fleet recapitalization needs.
  • The follow-on order strengthens South Korea’s ability to detect and attack submarines and surface vessels, reinforcing its anti-submarine warfare posture.

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