India signs deal with US for MK 54 Torpedo and Expendable P8-I aircraft
New Delhi, Oct 22 (UNI) Defence Ministry signed a contract worth Rs. 423 crores with the US Government under Foreign Military Sale for procurement of MK 54 Torpedo and Expendable (Chaff and Flares) for the Indian Navy.
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The contract was signed on October 21. These weapons are the outfit of P-8I Aircraft which is used for Long range Maritime Surveillance, Anti-Submarine Warfare and Anti-Surface Warfare (ASV), the Ministry said.
The Indian Navy has 11 P-8I aircraft, which are manufactured by US aerospace company Boeing.
The aircraft is known for its surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, and also for its anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
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