US Department of State has approved the planned sale of Indian missiles, engines, radar, other equipment for helicopters AH-64E Apache, TASS reports.
As explained in the US Department of Defense, Government of India intends to purchase six helicopters 470 different types of missiles, cartridges for air guns, 14 engines, 4 radar for fire control systems, 7 night vision devices, 14 navigation systems and other equipment. The total cost of the order – $930 million.
The Pentagon noted, that the potential transaction will contribute to the national security of the United States, It will strengthen the strategic relationship with India and to enhance the security of an important partner, defending world, economic progress and political stability in South Asia.
The department added, that the delivery of this technology will improve the ability of India's armed forces to attack the protected ground targets, but it will not change the balance of power in the South Asian region.
Earlier, Pentagon chief James Mattis at a congressional hearing expressed concern about the, that a number of Asian countries, including India and Vietnam, may face a US secondary sanctions for cooperation with the Russian military-industrial enterprises in the framework of the law "On Countering enemies of America". Congressmen have penetrated into the problems, stated Minister, and temporarily blocking mechanism proposed the measure in some specific cases, and. This mechanism at the legislative level has not yet approved.
