State Department Approves $1 Billion Sale of 13 MK 45 Naval Guns To India

摘要

The State Department recently approved a possible $1.02 billion Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to India of up to 13 MK 45 5 inch/62 caliber Mod 4 naval guns. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the potential sale on Nov. 19. India’s request includes up to 13 MK 45 naval guns along with 3,500 D349 Projectile, 5”/54 MK 92 MOD 1 Ammunition, other ammunition, spare parts, training, and other related technical and logistics support.