US govt gives a nod to sale of $1.9 billion integrated air defence weapon system to India
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The United States on Monday announced clearing the sale of an Integrated Air Defense Weapon System (IADWS) to India at an estimated cost of $1.87 billion to boost defence ties between the two countries. India got clearance just a day ahead of the US State Department's announcement regarding US President Donald Trump's visit to India. The IADWS comprises of 5 AN/MPQ-64Fl Sentinel radar systems, 118 AMRAAMs AIM-120C-7/C-8 missiles.