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

US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said Defence the US has authorised over USD 20 billion in defence sales to India and it's these offers that "demonstrate our [America's] commitment to India's security and sovereignty".

The sale of major defence equipment to India which now stands at USD 20 billion shows America's commitment to India's security and sovereignty, the Biden administration said on Wednesday. "As of this year, the United States has authorised over USD 20 billion in defence sales to India. It's these offers of advanced US defence platforms that demonstrate our commitment to India's security and sovereignty," State 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.