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News India Live, Digital Desk: International politics is also a strange thing. On one hand, the newly elected President of America Donald Trump India and BRICS are threatening to impose 100% tariffs (taxes) on the countries, and on the other hand, the defense relations between India and America are running at the speed of a bullet train.
Amidst the noise of this “tariff war”, India has quietly signed a very big and important agreement with the US. The news is confirmed that India has come closer to America. Rs 7,995 crore (about $1 billion) A new defense deal has been signed.
Let us understand in simple language where this money will be spent and what benefit our Navy will get from it.
What is the deal? (The Romeo Deal)
This deal is for one of the most powerful helicopters of the Indian Navy—MH-60R Seahawkwhom with love ‘Romeo’ Also called, is for.
India had purchased 24 such helicopters from America a few years ago. Now, so that these machines do not become old and always remain ready for war, for this their Maintenance, spare parts and support Was needed.
This deal of Rs 7,995 crore is for this purpose. This Performance Based Logistics (PBL) It is being said. This means that now America will ensure that these ‘Romeo’ helicopters of ours never lie down and are always fit to roar in the sky (or sea).
Why are these helicopters special?
If you are wondering why so much money just on maintenance? So sir, this is not an ordinary helicopter.
- it ‘Submarine Hunter’ Is. It has no match in finding and destroying enemy (especially China or Pakistan) submarines hidden in the depths of the sea.
- It can operate anywhere, in the dark of night, in bad weather.
- In such a situation, their being active 24×7 is very important for the security of India.
Masterstroke at the right time
The timing of this deal is very interesting. There was discussion around the world that after the arrival of Donald Trump, relations between India and America may turn sour, because Trump has talked about taking a tough stance on trade.
But this deal has proved that Business has its place and defense has its place. America also knows that it desperately needs India to counter China in Asia. That is why, even though threats are being made on Twitter (X), files are being passed under the table.
Navy will get new strength
With this agreement the strength of the Indian Navy will further increase. When you have the best weapons in the world and full guarantee of their maintenance, the morale of the soldier is sky high.
So Trump may show the baton of tariffs, but the bond of friendship is still strong!
