Sydney, Australia - June 23, 2011 -- The Commonwealth of Australia has selected the U.S. Navy's MH-60R Seahawk helicopter powered by GE's T700-401C engines (1,800 shaft-horsepower class) to fulfill the Australian Defence Force's requirement for 24 new generation multi-role naval aircraft.
Value of the deal, including engines, spares and the Total Logistics Support package, is approximately US$100 million. Engine deliveries are expected to start in 2013, with initial helicopter deliveries scheduled for 2014.