The Biden administration agreed. Thursday to sell nearly $4 billion of unmanned aircraft and military equipment. Used to improve maritime security and surveillance to India. The approval comes at a time when Washington is lobbying New Delhi. To increase cooperation with the U.S.’ Indo-Pacific strategy, which is primarily focused on countering Chinese influence in the region.

The State Department notified Congress of a $3.99 billion sale that includes 31 Sky Guardian drones, 170 Hellfire missiles, 310 small-diameter bombs, and related support materials. “This proposed sale strengthens the strategic relationship between the United States and India by helping to strengthen the security of a critical defense partner that remains an important force for political stability, peace, and economic development.”, will support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives “in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia regions,” the department said in a statement.

The report states that “enabling unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance patrols in sea lanes will enhance India’s ability to address current and future threats” and that India will “demonstrate its commitment to  military modernization.” “We have shown that we will not face any difficulties,” he added. Please adopt these terms and his service in the military. “