Washington DC:India's power at sea is set to grow further as the US has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale of anti-submarine warfare sonobuoys and related equipment to India. The deal, estimated to cost $52.8 million, 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 potential sale today. It is noteworthy that the Defense Security Cooperation Agency is an agency under the US Department of Defense.

Estimated total cost US$52.8 million

"The Indian government has requested the purchase of AN/SSQ-53G High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Sonobuoy; AN/SSQ-62F HAASW Sonobuoy; AN/SSQ-36 Sonobuoy, technical and publication and data documentation, U.S. government and contractor engineering and technical support, logistics and program services and other related elements of support. The estimated total cost is US$52.8 million," the agency said.

Will help strengthen US-India relations

Indeed, this proposed sale will support United States foreign policy and national security objectives by helping to strengthen the U.S.-India strategic relationship and improve the security of a major defense partner that continues to be an important force for political stability, peace, and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia regions.

The ability to face future threats will improve

Let us tell you that 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 problem in incorporating this equipment into its armed forces.