The Indian government has offered Mauritius a $100 million loan to fund the procurement of Indian-made aircraft and naval security equipment for the Mauritius Coast Guard (MCG).
The deal was signed during the recent meeting between Indian External Affairs minister S Jaishankar and Mauritian Prime Minister Pravin Jugnauth last month.
In terms of the agreement, Mauritius will procure military equipment, including aircraft and patrol boats, from Indian defence equipment manufacturers. In addition, the Indian government will donate a Dornier 228 and loan a single Dhruv helicopter to boost the MCG’s maritime surveillance capabilities.
Mauritius; India offers $100M in grants for defense procurement