New Delhi: India’s power at sea is going to increase further as the US has approved a possible foreign military sale of anti-submarine warfare sonobuoys and related equipment to India. The estimated cost of this deal will be $52.8 million, which was approved by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a press release that Congress has been informed about this possible sale today. It is worth noting that the Defense Security Cooperation Agency is an agency under the US Department of Defense.
Estimated total cost US $ 52.8 million
The agency said, “The Government of India has requested to purchase AN / SSQ-53G High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Sonobuoy; AN / SSQ-62F HAASW Sonobuoy; AN / SSQ-36 Sonobuoy, technical and publications and data documentation, US government and contractor engineering and technical support, logistics and other related elements of program services and support. The estimated total cost is US $ 52.8 million.” Will help strengthen US-India relations
In fact, this proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the US, as it will help strengthen the US-India strategic relationship and improve the security of a major defense partner, which remains an important force for political stability, peace, and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia regions.
Will improve the ability to face future threats
This proposed sale will also improve India’s ability to face current and future threats by increasing its ability to conduct anti-submarine warfare operations with MH-60R helicopters. India will have no trouble in incorporating this equipment into its armed forces.
