Weeks before the end of its four-year term, the Biden administration approved the sale of significant defense equipment to India.
The sale of MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter Equipment and related items, valued at an estimated USD 1.17 billion, was approved by the Biden Administration and announced to Congress on Monday.
In a notification to the Congress, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency stated that the planned sale would enhance India’s capacity to counter present and future threats by improving its anti-submarine warfare capabilities.Weeks before the end of its four-year term, the Biden administration approved the sale of significant defense equipment to India.
Weeks before the end of its four-year term, the Biden administration approved the sale of significant defense equipment to India.
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The announcement states that India has asked to purchase thirty Joint Tactical Radio Systems and Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems.
Additionally, it featured AN/AAS 44C(V) forward looking infrared (FLIR) systems, external fuel tanks, sophisticated data transfer systems, spare containers, an operator machine interface assistant, facilities study, design, construction, and support, support and test equipment, munitions, and integration and test support.
Mission Systems and Lockheed Martin Rotary will be the main contractors.
Up to 20 US Government or up to 25 contractor representatives will need to temporarily go to India in order to provide program technical support and management oversight for the sale’s implementation, the statement stated.
