Govt signs pact with US to procure MK 54 torpedo, expendables worth Rs 423 cr for Indian Navy

New Delhi, Oct 23: Strengthening the Indian Navy, the central government has inked a deal with the US government to procure MK 54 torpedo and expendables for the Indian Navy.

 

 

According to the official release, the Ministry of Defence has signed a contract on Thursday with the US Government under Foreign Military Sale (FMS) for procurement of MK 54 Torpedo and Expendable (Chaff and Flares) for the Indian Navy at a cost of Rs 423 crores. "These weapons are the outfit of P-8I Aircraft which is used for Long-range Maritime Surveillance, Anti-Submarine Warfare and Anti-Surface Warfare (ASV)," it added.

 

 

Notably, the Indian Navy has a total of 11 P-8I aircraft, which are manufactured by US aerospace company Boeing, in its fleet. In addition to anti-submarine warfare capabilities, the P-8I aircraft is known for its advance maritime reconnaissance capabilities.

 

 

"The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with the US government under #ForeignMilitarySale (FMS) for procurement of MK 54 Torpedo and Expendable (Chaff and Flares) for the Indian Navy at a cost of ₹423 crore," defence ministry's spokesperson said on Twitter. "These weapons are the outfit of P-8I aircraft," the spokesperson added.