“Defense-friendly” America! Washington approves arms aid worth 4,566 crores to Delhi including war helicopters, cannons

Again, India and America are allied in the field of defense. Donald Trump government approves Rs 4,566 crore arms aid proposal to Delhi According to this agreement, Washington will sell parts of Apache attack helicopters and M-777 cannons to India. Besides, related support services including maintenance of modern weapons will be provided.

On May 18, the US Congress Committee on Foreign Affairs gave formal approval for military assistance to India. The US ‘Defense Security Cooperation Agency’ published this note in the Federal Register on June 17. It is known that the value of the Apache package is 19 million 82 million US dollars. The price of the M-777 package is about 23 million dollars. The deal covers logistics, training, technical assistance and repair and maintenance of the two weapons.

Apache Copter 64-e

Apache Copter 64-E can identify 128 targets. Can hit 12. In addition to Hellfire missiles and rockets, the Apache is equipped with a 30 mm autocannon. From which 1,200 rounds can be fired in two minutes. This war copter made in America can fly at a height of 2800 feet. Apart from India, the air forces of America and Israel use the helicopter.

145 M-777 howitzers

Ultralight howitzer in military terms. Being made of titanium, these M-777 cannons weigh 4 tons. Which is very light for the cannon’s capabilities. This is the reason why it can be hanged by helicopter in the air and delivered to the right place. M-777 can easily be sent to the border post at an altitude of 16 thousand feet. Despite being so light, this 155 mm cannon is capable of heavy shelling at a distance of 24 km to 40 km. It should be noted that it is difficult to send heavy Bofors guns to the remote areas bordering China in Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh. That’s where ‘Howitzer’ comes in handy.