MH-60 Seahawk

Sep- 2026 -

23 September

Air

U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75, shoots flares while flying over the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN) 71 during a friends and family day cruise, Aug. 8, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt’s friends and family day cruise showcases carrier strike group capabilities and the professionalism of the crew. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyler Harstad)

US Authorizes $425M Seahawk Helicopter Package for Denmark

The US State Department has cleared a $425-million foreign military sale of three MH-60R Seahawk multi-mission helicopters and ancillary equipment to Denmark.

Aug- 2026 -

26 August

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Navy Taps Industry for MH-60 Seahawk Modernization

The US Navy has advanced its MH-60 Seahawk modernization effort by identifying industry performers for a prototype project.

May- 2026 -

19 May

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

US Approves $4.2B in Helicopter Sales to South Korea

The United States said Monday it had approved the sale of more than $4 billion in military helicopters to South Korea, which has vowed to buy more US weapons as it defends against the North.

10 May

Sea

Bea Castañeda

Inside the San Antonio-Class Amphibious Transport Dock

This guide breaks down the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock, a floating launchpad that moves US Marines, aircraft, and landing craft from sea to shore.

Feb- 2025 -

28 February

Air

Royal Australian Navy replenishment ship HMAS Stalwarts embarked MH-60R Seahawk helicopter Boomerang conducts flying operations during a transit as part of a regional presence deployment. *** Local Caption *** The Royal Australian Navy is undertaking a regional presence deployment in Southeast and Northeast Asia. During the deployment, HMA Ships Toowoomba, Stalwart and Brisbane demonstrated the Royal Australian Navys ability to execute sustained operations in the deployed environments through superior Replenishment at Sea capability. During this evolution, Stalwart completing her first dual Replenishment at Sea evolution providing HMA Ships Toowoomba and Brisbane with F76 fuel, and F44 fuel for the embarked MH-60R Helicopters. Concurrently, Stalwart launched her embarked MH-60R helicopter, Boomerang, to conduct a Vertical Replenishment of stores and mission-essential equipment to Toowoomba. Regional presence deployments demonstrate Australias commitment to, and engagement with, the region. The deployments play a vital role in Australias long-term security and prosperity by protecting Australias interests, preserving a rules-based order, enhancing cooperation and relationships with regional partners and allies, and developing capability and interoperability.

Rojoef Manuel

Sikorsky to Maintain Royal Australian Navy’s Seahawk Helicopter Fleet

Australia has contracted Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky to continue maintaining the navy’s MH-60R Seahawk multi-mission maritime helicopters.

Jan- 2025 -

15 January

Air

An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter flies near the North Head Light in Ilwaco, Wash., during a training flight, Nov. 10, 2016. Training is an essential daily activity for aircrews so they can improve their professional proficiency. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Levi Read.

Rojoef Manuel

US Coast Guard Jayhawk, Dolphin Helicopters to Receive Imaging Tech Upgrade

Teledyne FLIR Defense has secured a $74.2-million contract to enhance the imaging systems of US Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk and MH-65 Dolphin helicopters.

Nov- 2024 -

5 November

Air

Air Station Kodiak MH-60T Jayhawk flying around Kodiak

Rojoef Manuel

US Coast Guard Delivers Revamped Jayhawk Helicopter to Air Station Astoria

The US Coast Guard has shipped a modified MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter to Air Station Astoria in Oregon under a service life extension program.

Sep- 2024 -

9 September

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

Japanese SH-60L Helicopters to Receive Teledyne FLIR Airborne Cameras

Teledyne FLIR has secured a contract to deliver airborne cameras for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s SH-60L helicopters.

May- 2024 -

7 May

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Australian PM Calls China Warplane Conduct ‘Unacceptable’

Australia chastised China over its "unacceptable" behavior in international airspace, accusing a Chinese warplane of firing flares in the path of one of its navy helicopters.

Feb- 2024 -

8 February

Air