Navy deploys MH-60R Seahawk helicopters for operation | Yonhap News Agency

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SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- The Navy on Wednesday deployed MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters for the first time, in a move expected to strengthen the military's detection and attack capabilities against North Korean vessels and submarines.
A ceremony marking the delivery of MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters took place at a naval air command unit in Jinhae, some 310 kilometers southeast of Seoul, according to the Navy.
The move came after the state arms procurement agency in 2020 approved a 960 billion-won (US$637 million) project to purchase 12 Seahawks from U.S. defense firm Lockheed Martin Corp.
"The Seahawk, armed with excellent detection and tracking, as well as swift maneuvering capabilities ... will bring a miserable defeat to the enemy and overwhelming victory to our forces," Naval Chief of Operations Adm. Kim Kyung-ryul said in a congratulatory message.
The Seahawk, which can fly at a maximum speed of 333 kph, is designed to handle multiple missions, including anti-submarine, anti-ship warfare, as well as search and rescue operations. It can fly up to four hours during a single departure when fitted with an auxiliary fuel tank.
In addition to the two choppers that have been deployed for operation, the armed service plans to deploy the remaining aircraft in phases.
This photo, provided by the Navy on April 1, 2026, shows MH-60R Seahawk helicopters. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- The move came after the state arms procurement agency in 2020 approved a 960 billion-won (US$637 million) project to purchase 12 Seahawks from U.S. defense firm Lockheed Martin Corp. "The Seahawk, armed with excellent detection and tracking, as well as swift maneuvering capabilities ... will bring a miserable defeat to the enemy and overwhelming victory to our forces," Naval Chief of Operations Adm.
- Korea's strong backlash against growing S.

### Areas for Consideration
- Korea, U.S. discuss strengthening naval supply chain in Indo-Pacific Navy's 4,400-ton destroyer to participate in fleet review, joint drills in India next month Navy seeks to acquire 30,000-ton manned-unmanned teaming carrier by 2030s Keywords #Navy #helicopter Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' Most Saved (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Lee urges bold measures to cope with concerns about energy situation, including emergency economic decree if needed Gov't proposes 26.2 tln-won extra budget to cushion impact of Middle East tensions Korean Air to enter emergency management mode over soaring fuel costs (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S.

### Implications
- The move came after the state arms procurement agency in 2020 approved a 960 billion-won (US$637 million) project to purchase 12 Seahawks from U.S. defense firm Lockheed Martin Corp. "The Seahawk, armed with excellent detection and tracking, as well as swift maneuvering capabilities ... will bring a miserable defeat to the enemy and overwhelming victory to our forces," Naval Chief of Operations Adm.
- Korea, U.S. discuss strengthening naval supply chain in Indo-Pacific Navy's 4,400-ton destroyer to participate in fleet review, joint drills in India next month Navy seeks to acquire 30,000-ton manned-unmanned teaming carrier by 2030s Keywords #Navy #helicopter Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' Most Saved (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Lee urges bold measures to cope with concerns about energy situation, including emergency economic decree if needed Gov't proposes 26.2 tln-won extra budget to cushion impact of Middle East tensions Korean Air to enter emergency management mode over soaring fuel costs (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S.

### Expert Commentary
This article covers navy, seahawk, helicopters topics. Notable strengths include discussion of navy. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 542.