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Sikorsky's S-70B Seahawk has been selected by the Indian Navy to meet its Multi-Role Helicopter (MRH) requirement. Sikorsky's commercial bid was opened at the Ministry of Defence on 4 December ('Navy Day'), following which would be contractual negotiations for the procurement of 16 S-70Bs to the Indian Navy, with options on a further eight helicopters. The contract will also include a comprehensive logistics support and training programme. This type will finally replace the Indian Navy's long-serving Sea King fleet, for which the replacement programme has now been ongoing for a decade.