On Monday, the Biden Administration informed the Congress of its determination to exercise its authority in approving the sale of MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter Equipment and associated ones with an estimated cost of USD1.17 billion.
The proposed sale will enhance India's ability to counter existing and future threats as it expands its anti-submarine warfare capabilities, said the Defense Security Cooperation Agency in a notification to the Congress.
The Biden administration has given clearance to sell major defense equipment to India weeks before completing its four-year term.
President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as 47th president of the United States of America on January 20, 2025.
India has asked to buy 30 Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Joint Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS-JTRS), according to the notification.
It also comprises advanced data transfer systems; external fuel tanks; AN/AAS 44C(V) forward looking infrared (FLIR) systems; an operator machine interface assistant; spare containers; facilities study, design, construction and support; support and test equipment; munitions; and integration and test support.
This deal will be implemented through the principal contractor Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems.
It said that to implement this sale, the program technical support and management oversight of up to 20 US Government or up to 25 contractor representatives have to travel to India on a temporary basis.
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