The United States has decided to sell 145 state-of-the-art 155 mm towed Howitzers to India worth about $885 million to improve the security of "an important partner" for political stability, peace, and economic progress in South Asia.The US Department of Defense had on August 2 notified the Congress about the proposed sale.
The Indian government has requested a sale of 145 M777 155mm light-weight towed Howitzers with laser inertial artillery pointing systems, warranty, spare and repair parts, maintenance, and training equipment, the Department of Defence said in a notification.The estimated cost is USD 885 million, it said.
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