No New Weapons, but $428 Mn in Support: US Clears Packages to Keep India's Apache Helicopters and M777 Howitzers Battle-Ready
The packages cover spare parts, repairs and training for equipment already in service, with India expected to fund both programmes.
- The United States cleared two defense support packages for India valued at more than $428 million, focusing on maintenance and operational readiness of M777 ultra-light howitzers and Apache helicopters.
- Bilateral defense trade has grown from negligible levels in 2008 to more than $20 billion, reflecting significantly expanded cooperation between the two countries over the past two decades.
- BAE Systems serves as principal contractor for the $230 million M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers package, while Boeing and Lockheed Martin lead the separate $198.2 million Apache support deal.
- Notified to Congress, these agreements focus on sustaining existing equipment rather than acquiring new platforms; India will fund both programs without requiring additional United States personnel.
- The Pentagon stated the proposal supports foreign policy objectives by strengthening the US-Indian strategic relationship and improves India's ability to deter regional threats across the Indo-Pacific.
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US approves USD 482.2 million support package for India's Apache helicopters, M777 howitzers
The United States has formally notified a proposed Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to India involving sustainment support services and related equipment for its fleet of Apache attack helicopters and M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers, with the package valued at an estimated USD 482.2 million. The notification was issued by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), which oversees the US Foreign Military Sales programme, and was published in the Fede…
US backs India's combat readiness with proposed $482.2 million Apache helicopters and M777A2 howitzers support deal
The support package for the M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers is estimated at $230 million, while the Apache helicopter sustainment programme is valued at $198.2 million.
US notifies sale of support services for India's Apache helicopters, M777A2 howitzers
The US has formally approved a significant military support package for India, including sustainment services for its Apache attack helicopters and M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers. Valued at approximately USD 482.2 million, this deal aims to bolster India's defense capabilities and strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations. The support will enhance India's ability to counter regional threats and maintain stability in the Indo-Pac…
US notifies $482 million support deal for India's Apache helicopters, M777 howitzers
The US has notified a proposed USD 482.2 million sustainment support sale for India's Apache helicopters and M777A2 howitzers. The package underscores deeper defence cooperation while helping India maintain critical combat platforms.
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