After getting rebutted in the race for the MMRCA bid of the Indian Air Force by loosing it's F/A-18 & F-16 out of the race, the US is finally getting some business by the Indians. The US was very keen to sell it's F-18's & F-16's to the Indian Air Force but their push and diplomatic tactics failed as the Indian Air Force showed some discipline & professionalism by choosing the aircrafts that suited their interests best instead of going for some "Old" 4th generation plane that was not the operational requirement of the IAF in the near or future.
The US has got orders from the Indians for their biggest defence deal with India so far: for 10 C-17 Globemaster-III giant strategic airlift aircraft. The deal is pegged at more than $4.1 billion and is certainly going to boost the defence ties between the two democracies. Also the deal is going to make the Indian Air Force a stronger one with more operational area and reach capabilities that will bring down the response time in need of an emergency or situation.
Full news on TOI: Times Of India report
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