Aircraft
Taiwan May Acquire Seahawk Helos from U.S.
The MH-60Rs would replace ageing MD500s in the ASW role .
A Taiwanese MD500 in action. (Photo: ROC Navy)
A Taiwanese MD500 in action. (Photo: ROC Navy)

Taiwan has revived a plan to replace its aging fleet of Hughes MD 500/ASW helicopters with Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawks. The Taiwan Ministry of National Defence told the Taipei Times newspaper that the ministry wants to have the new helicopters embarked on new guided-missile frigates that will enter service with the Republic of China (ROC) Navy by 2025.