The U.S. State Department cleared the government of India to purchase two Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures Self-Protection Suites (SPS) for a pair of Boeing-made 777 aircraft. Estimated at $190 million, the systems will be used for aircraft that fly “heads of state”. India is in the process of procuring two Boeing 777-300ER jets for VIP transport.
Included in the SPS package are infrared and electronic warfare countermeasures suites, countermeasure dispensing systems, and missile warning sensors, along with a variety of assemblies and associated technical support.
The proposed sale will “support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to strengthen the U.S.-Indian strategic relationship and to improve the security of a major defensive partner which continues to be an important force for political stability, peace, and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia region,” a statement on the website of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
