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Thursday, May 31, 2007

India To Acquire Six C-130 J Hercules Aircraft From Lockheed Martin

The US has offered to sell to India six C-130 J Hercules transport aircraft and related equipment worth USD 1.1 billion, which it said would help improve the security of an important partner and strengthen the US-India strategic relationship.

The US defence department has notified Congress of the possible deal.

"This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the US by helping to improve the security of an important partner and to strengthen the US-India strategic relationship, which continues to be an important force for political stability, peace, and economic progress in South Asia," the Defence Security Cooperation Agency said.

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