Defence sales to India shows commitment to security, sovereignty: US

The sale of major defence equipment to India which now stands at $20 billion shows America’s commitment to India’s security and sovereignty, the Biden administration said on March 3.

“As of this year, the United States has authorized over $20 billion in defence sales to India. It’s these offers of advanced U.S. defence platforms that demonstrate our commitment to India’s security and sovereignty,” State DepartmentState DepartmentState Department Spokesperson Ned Price told reporters at his daily news conference.

“It demonstrates our commitment to that global, comprehensive, strategic partnership,” he said. The spokesperson was asked if the new Biden administration is reviewing its defence deals with India as it is doing with some other countries.