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.
The package covers navigation devices, magnetic anomaly detection systems, multi-mode radars, and missile warning suites.
It also covers spare T700-GE-401D engines, communications security equipment, logistics, and technical documentation.
Part of the deal includes support services encompassing integration, testing, logistics, personnel training, and obsolescence engineering.
Washington noted that agreements have not been finalized, and emphasized that the potential transfer will not require assigning additional government or contractor personnel to Denmark.
Denmark’s MH-60R Expansion
Adopting new helicopters will expand the Royal Danish Air Force’s existing fleet of nine MH-60Rs delivered between 2016 and 2018.
Flown by Squadron 723 from Air Base Karup in Jutland, the platforms deploy for anti-submarine, land attack, and maritime patrol missions, with some stationed aboard Royal Danish Navy vessels.
“The proposed sale will improve Denmark’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing increased security for its critical infrastructure,” the US State Department said.
“Denmark will use the enhanced capability to strengthen its homeland defense.”
Recent Seahawk Requests
The potential Danish contract follows Washington’s approval of a separate deal of MH-60Rs to South Korea.
Valued at approximately $2.4 billion, the transaction includes 24 airframes that would add to the East Asian country’s initial order for 18 Seahawks.
In June, the US also authorized a transfer of the helicopters to New Zealand worth $1.5 billion.
