New Delhi – The latest development in the Indo-US defence dealings has been clearing the sale of the CBU-105 sensor fused weapon to India from the US. The sale of 510 CBU-105 sensor fused weapons will fall under the Foreign Ministry Sales (FMS) route and the contract goes to Textron Systems Corporation.
The current deal for the cluster bomb unit (CBU) sensor fused weapon is the outcome of the initiative that India took in 2008 when it requested the US to supply over 500 sensor fused bombs, 19 CBU-105 integration test assets and other associated equipment. As of now, the Indian Air Force (IAF) can boast of acquiring one of the most powerful weapons whose technology has been accessible only to close US allies. This intelligent anti-tank weapon is set to enhance India’s striking capabilities
The 510 CBU-105 sensor fused weapons from US will be a contract worth $375 million to the Indian firm Textron Systems. The CBU-97 is a Sensor Fused 1,000 pound class non-guided CBU.
