Defense Minister At Pentagon To Discuss Export Curbs

September 29 2010

India

Indian Defense Minister A.K. Antony met with U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates in Washington in Tuesday to discuss possible arms sales, Agence France-Presse reports.

India has been seeking to buy at least 10 C-17 cargo aircraft, in a potential deal worth up to $5 billion.

The defense leaders also reportedly discussed easing restrictions on Indian access to U.S. military technology. Gates has expressed support for such a move.

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