US issues federal notification for $52.8 million sale of anti-submarine sonobuoys to India

Washington, Dec 5 (IANS) The Pentagon issued a federal notification of a proposed foreign military sale worth $52.8 million to India for a new tranche of anti-submarine sonobuoys, a move it said will deepen operational cooperation and reinforce the strategic partnership between the two countries.

The Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in its federal notification that India has requested to purchase US-made sonobuoys — devices released from aircraft to detect underwater activity — along with manuals, support services, and technical assistance.