- A possible $1.17 billion deal to sell support equipment for MH-60R multi-role helicopters to India has been approved by the United States under its Foreign Military Sales program.
- Of the 24 helicopters contracted under a $2.2 billion deal with Lockheed Martin in February 2020, nine have been inducted into India’s armed services so far.
- The necessary certification was provided by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), notifying the US Congress about this potential sale of follow-on systems.
- A request has been made by the Government of India to purchase 30 Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Joint Tactical Radio Systems.
- The ability of the Government of India to deter current and future threats will be improved by the proposed sale through the upgrading of anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
- The prime contractor will be Lockheed Martin, and any offset agreements will be defined in further negotiations.
