The U.S. Department of Defense has announced that India is set to purchase eight long-range weapon tracking radars from an American company. This marks the first arms deal between the U.S. and India in over a decade. The value of the transaction, which will take place between Indian military officials and Thales Raytheon Systems based in California, amounts to approximately $150 million. The U.S. Department of Defense referred to this deal as a 'historic action' that reflects the improvement of relations between the two countries. Earlier this year, the U.S. lifted restrictions on arms sales to India and Pakistan, which had been imposed in 1998 when the two South Asian rivals conducted underground nuclear tests. Washington has also improved its relations with Islamabad as part of the U.S.-led war on terrorism.
Sale of Eight American Radars to India - 2002-04-18
The U.S. is selling eight long-range radars to India for $150 million, marking the first arms deal between the two countries in over a decade. This deal signifies improved U.S.-India relations following the lifting of previous arms sale restrictions. It is a notable development in the context of regional security dynamics in South Asia.
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📰 What Happened
The U.S. Department of Defense announced that India will purchase eight long-range weapon tracking radars for $150 million, marking the first arms deal between the two countries in over a decade. This deal reflects improved relations following the lifting of previous arms sale restrictions.
- The deal is valued at approximately $150 million.
- It is the first arms deal between the U.S. and India since the late 1990s.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The U.S. had previously imposed arms restrictions on India and Pakistan following their nuclear tests in 1998, which were lifted in 2002 as part of a new strategic approach.
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