ISLAMABAD – United States successfully inks deal with India worth $3billion for sale of state of the art Military helicopters.
According to the US president, who is in India on an official visit, thetwo deals signed with New Delhi involve US military helicopters.
“This has been a very productive visit for both of our countries. “Earliertoday, we expanded our defense cooperation with agreements for India topurchase more than $3 billion of advanced American military equipment,including Apache and MH-60 Romeo helicopters, the finest in the world”.
“These deals will enhance our joint defense capabilities, as our militariescontinue to train and operate side by side”, Trump said during a jointpress conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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According to reports, the deals stipulate acquisition of 24 MH-60R Seahawkmulti-mission maritime aircraft for the Indian Navy and also six Apacheattack helicopters.
The US president previously addressed a large rally in the city ofAhmedabad, promising to fight against Islamic terrorism, and later visitedthe famous Taj Mahal, before leaving for the Indian capital to hold talkswith Prime Minister Modi.
