India’s Ministry of Defense approved a $750 million deal for the purchase of 145 Ultra Light howitzers from Arlington, Virginia-based BAE Systems for the Mountain Strike Corps that defends India's borders. Unlike traditional guns, these howitzers can be slung on helicopters and transported over difficult mountainous terrains. According to the terms of...
U.S. Submits $700 Million FMS Offer for India to Acquire 145 Howitzers
The U.S. government submitted an over $700 million offer for India to acquire 145 M-777 ultra-light howitzers. Sources said the Pentagon’s “letter of offer and acceptance”, submitted to the Indian defense ministry under the American foreign military sales program is now likely to lead to a government-to-government contract within 180...