There is good news for the Indian Army between the border dispute in Ladakh with China and the day-to-day firing from Pakistan. India’s military strength is going to increase in the coming times. Yes, the US has approved the sale of $ 9 million worth of military equipment and services to India as a support to its fleet of C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft.
In the sales notification issued to Parliament, DSCA said that India is going to be an important force for political stability, peace and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia region. The requests made by India include spare and repair accessories in the aircraft, advanced radar warning receiver shipset, 10 lightweight night vision binoculars, 10 N / AVS-9 night vision goggle, GPS, electronic warfare etc. Its total estimated cost is $ 900 million.
The Pentagon has said that the proposed sale will play an effective role in meeting the needs of the previously purchased aircraft for the Indian Air Force, Army and Navy, transportation of local and international humanitarian aid and regional disaster relief. According to the Pentagon, this proposed sale would not alter the basic military balance in the region. Primarily it will provide equipment and services to Lockheed-Martin. In 2016, the US named India as a major defense partner.
