Search Results for keywords:"Indo-Pacific region"

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  • 2024-31699 — Arms Sales Notification
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 623
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a proposed sale of military equipment to India, which includes 31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian aircraft and various other defense systems. The total estimated value of the sale is $3.99 billion, aiming to enhance India’s ability to conduct surveillance and reconnaissance missions. This sale is intended to bolster the strategic relationship between the U.S. and India and support security in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia regions. The transaction will not negatively impact U.S. defense readiness and does not require U.S. personnel to be stationed in India.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. wants to sell 31 big, smart flying robots called MQ-9B Sky Guardians to India for about $4 billion, to help them keep watch on things better. This sale is like a friendly gift to help both countries work together to make their neighborhood safer.

  • 2024-30323 — Arms Sales Notification
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 103797
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Department of Defense is notifying the public about a proposed arms sale to Japan, which includes 120 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and related equipment and services. The total estimated value of this sale is $224 million. This sale is intended to improve Japan's defense capabilities and is part of the U.S. strategy to support its allies in the Indo-Pacific region. The main contractor for this sale will be RTX Corporation, and it will not negatively affect U.S. defense readiness.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. wants to sell 120 special flying rockets to Japan so they can protect themselves better, and this will cost $224 million. There are a few questions about how this was decided and if everything is clear and fair, but the U.S. says it won't hurt their own defenses.