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Saw this yesterday. It doesn't say "who" the 350th Romeo is for, though. I thought the domestic lots were complete. If so, I'd guess this is another Indian aircraft.
news.lockheedmartin.com
Lockheed Martin Delivers 350th MH-60R Helicopter to U.S. Navy
OWEGO, N.Y., Jan. 13, 2026 – In a recent ceremony, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) delivered its 350th MH-60R "Romeo" helicopter to the United States Navy. The aircraft was delivered to HSM-41, the...
For these FMS operators, who helps them develop tactics to operate these machines? Are there dedicated folks in the HSM community that do that?Saw this yesterday. It doesn't say "who" the 350th Romeo is for, though. I thought the domestic lots were complete. If so, I'd guess this is another Indian aircraft.
Lockheed Martin Delivers 350th MH-60R Helicopter to U.S. Navy
OWEGO, N.Y., Jan. 13, 2026 – In a recent ceremony, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) delivered its 350th MH-60R "Romeo" helicopter to the United States Navy. The aircraft was delivered to HSM-41, the...
FMS cases are always "total package." They'll include the aircraft, spares, and training. Sometimes that's them paying for slots in the relevant USG schools, like the FRS. When Japan bought the V-22, they got slots in VMMT-204, and they paid for the additional IPs needed, some of whom were contract pilots. Other times, the prime contractor will be tasked to provide training in country. Bell is hiring former Marine H-1 pilots to spend a couple years in the Czech Republic teaching them Y/Zs.
The USG wants to see these countries succeed, and at least until 11 months ago, FMS was a way to solidify alliances and relationships. The DoD works with these countries to help them mature their capabilities with slots at more advanced schools, even apart from the contracted stand-up training.
For and example the Polish, years on before they even got their first aircraft, we’ve been assisting them with all levels and echelons.
That’s crew mixed flights with the local Army unit in the expected aircraft. That’s simulator and gunnery training program discussions and us using the rotational units to proof ranges. We’ve sent Observer Coach Trainers to their staff exercises to learn how to plan and fight these new capabilities, etc.
And now you have the NET team on ground which the lowest time guy in that organization is a retired 3k hour Army aviator. So they’re getting lot of help to get comfortable fast.