United States Approves USD 428.2 Million Defence Sustainment Packages for India
The first package, worth USD 198.2 million, focuses on support and sustainment for India's fleet of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, with Boeing and Lockheed Martin as principal contractors.
The second package, valued at USD 230 million, provides long-term sustainment support for the M777A2 ultra-light howitzers used by the Indian Army, contracted to BAE Systems.
These packages aim to maintain operational readiness, bolster defenses, and ensure strategic interoperability between Indian and US armed forces.
Key Facts / Static GK
M777A2: Ultra-light artillery gun manufactured by BAE Systems
AH-64E Apache: Advanced attack helicopter manufactured by Boeing
Practice Quiz — 21 May 2026
Q1. Which international organization presented the prestigious 'Agricola Medal' to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May 2026?
Q2. What is the historical significance of the novel 'Taiwan Travelogue' winning the International Booker Prize 2026?
Q3. Regarding the RBI's $5 billion USD/INR buy/sell swap auction announced in May 2026, which of the following statements is/are correct? I. The swap auction has a tenor of three years. II. Only Scheduled Commercial Banks can participate in the auction. III. The minimum bid size required is USD 10 million.
Q4. Which African nation has partnered with the UNDP to adopt India's Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN) platform for medical logistics?
Q5. With reference to the pilot coffee clusters launched under the Nagaland Coffee Mission, match the following locations with their respective districts and coffee varieties: 1. Tuophema Village | a. Niuland | x. Robusta 2. Ghotovi Village | b. Kohima | y. Arabica
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