Washington: 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. The package, valued at $52.8 million and funded entirely by India, also includes help from the US government and contractor teams to operate and sustain the equipment.

According to the notification, the proposed transfer “will support the foreign p

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