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Another blow to China: US, India sign major defence deal

The US Defence Security Agency said the deal will further strengthen India-US strategic relations. This will advance political stability, peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

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The US has announced a major boost to India amid the ongoing tensions with China in eastern Ladakh. The United States has announced the supply of spare parts of the Indian Air Force's giant cargo aircraft C-130J Super Hercules. The two countries have entered into a $90-million deal.

The US Defence Security Agency said the deal will further strengthen India-US strategic relations. This will advance political stability, peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

According to the deal, the US will repair the C-130J Super Hercules to India. They will also have spare part supplies and ground support. India has also ordered an AN/ALR-56M advanced radar warning system, 10 lightweight night vision binoculars, 10 night vision glasses, GPS and electronic warfare to the US.

According to news agency PTI, the Indian Air Force ships will be ready for operation at all times and can be used at any time under emergent circumstances after the C-130J Super Hercules has access to spare parts and service.

According to US law, major defence deals with other countries are placed under the Arms Export Control Act and MPs can review any deal within 30 days. According to the information, Lockheed Mortin will take over the company's sale service as part of the deal with the US.

India is among the 17 countries where C-130J Super Hercules aircraft are used. The Indian Air Force fleet comprises 5 aircraft of this type. India is to order the 6th C-130J-30s Super Hercules aircraft.

A Lockheed Martin company spokesman said C-130J aircraft could take heavy equipment and land in those inaccessible areas of the world. Where no other ship can land. The company's gesture was to land a C-130J aircraft at Daulat Beg Oldie, the world's highest runway in 2013. It was the most audacious operation of the Indian Air Force. India strengthened its security at Daulat Beg Oldie by landing on the runway at a height of about 16,614 feet.

(With agency inputs)

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