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Contracts have been signed for purchase of various defence equipment from United States of America (USA) during the last five years. These include Landing Platform Dock (LPD) - INS Jalashwa, UH 3H HELICOPTERS, Harpoon ASM, Long Range Acoustic Devices, Modern Hull Penetrating Periscopes, Side Scan Sonar, CI30J Transport Aircraft, Sensor Fused Weapons, C-17 Globemaster-III, P-81 Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft, Quick Reaction Team (QRT) Boats etc.
There have been media reports about the faulty spare parts made in China have been used in the defence equipment being sold by US, which are being verified.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Motilal Vora in Rajya Sabha today.