India, US sign key defence pact to share geo-spatial data and critical military information for co-operation
4 years, 4 months ago

India, US sign key defence pact to share geo-spatial data and critical military information for co-operation

Op India  

The third edition of the India-US 2+2 talks was held on Tuesday in New Delhi between US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defence Secretary Mark Esper and India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. pic.twitter.com/DJgPgY1BXM — ANI October 27, 2020 BECA pact signed between the US and India A landmark Defence pact called BECA which stands for Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement was signed between the two countries. “Our leaders & citizens see with increasing clarity that the Chinese Communist Party is no friend to democracy, rule of law, transparency… I’m glad to say India & US are taking all steps to strengthen cooperation against all threats & not just those posed by CCP,” Pompeo said. #WATCH Our leaders & citizens see with increasing clarity that Chinese Communist Party is no friend to democracy, rule of law, transparency… I’m glad to say India & US are taking all steps to strengthen cooperation against all threats & not just those posed by CCP: Mike Pompeo pic.twitter.com/Nxh6iawJ36 — ANI October 27, 2020 He mentioned the steps that US and India are taking to strengthen the bilateral cooperation against all manner of threats and not just those posed by Chinese Communist Party.

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Rajnath Singh, Tulsi Gabbard seek to deepen India-US ties in niche defence areas
1 week ago

Rajnath Singh, Tulsi Gabbard seek to deepen India-US ties in niche defence areas

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India and the US on Monday explored avenues for deepening collaboration in areas including cutting-edge defence innovation and niche technologies, with both sides expressing their shared commitment to advancing mutual strategic interests during talks between defence minister Rajnath Singh and US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during a meeting with USA’s Director of …

US Defence Secretary appreciates Indian Navy’s role in anti-piracy operations
1 year ago

US Defence Secretary appreciates Indian Navy’s role in anti-piracy operations

Firstpost  

The US Defense Secretary’s commendation of the Indian Navy was stated in a readout on the phone discussion between Austin and Singh that was released by the Ministry of Defence The defence ministry said both Singh and Austin also reviewed the bilateral events such as the INDUS-X summit held in Delhi last month Image Courtesy X/@rajnathsingh Defence Minister Rajnath Singh …

A layered relationship
1 year, 4 months ago

A layered relationship

Hindustan Times  

The India-US 2+2 dialogue of defence and foreign ministers last week was an opportunity to take stock of a partnership that is growing closer and stronger amid serious geopolitical challenges arising from the Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas conflict. There is no doubt that the growing assertiveness of China is the most important factor that has brought the two sides …

Top US and Indian diplomats and defense chiefs discuss Indo-Pacific issues and Israel-Hamas war
1 year, 4 months ago

Top US and Indian diplomats and defense chiefs discuss Indo-Pacific issues and Israel-Hamas war

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The diplomats and defense chiefs …

Defence cooperation: India to place liaison officers in US commands
1 year, 9 months ago

Defence cooperation: India to place liaison officers in US commands

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: To increase defence cooperation and deepen critical information sharing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden have agreed to place three Indian liaison officers in US commands. The US and India advanced steps to operationalise tools that will allow the two nations to increase their defence cooperation, the White House said on Thursday following summit talks between Biden …

Jumpstarting the next phase of U.S.-India defence ties
1 year, 9 months ago

Jumpstarting the next phase of U.S.-India defence ties

The Hindu  

Over the last few years, there has been incredible momentum in U.S.-India ties, driven primarily by their defence relationship. Furthermore, new areas in defence space exchanges have been identified based on the cooperation between the U.S. Space Command and India’s Defence Space Agency. India’s ‘Major Defence Partner’ status along with the four foundational agreements signed with the U.S. now allow …

Defence, Dialogue, AI: The Roadmap for India-US Strategic Ties
1 year, 9 months ago

Defence, Dialogue, AI: The Roadmap for India-US Strategic Ties

The Quint  

In October 2020, India and the US sealed the BECA to further boost bilateral defence ties. In their talks on Monday, Austin and Singh also reviewed the ongoing bilateral defence cooperation activities and said they would maintain its momentum. On 23 May, the inaugural US-India Advanced Domains Defence Dialogue was held in New Delhi with the US represented by Principal …

Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin
1 year, 9 months ago

Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Defence minister Rajnath Singh and US defence secretary Gen. Lloyd Austin on Monday discussed the transfer of technology by America’s General Electric to domestically manufacture engines for fighter aircraft, as well as Chinese aggression in the region and concerns over the transfer of Western technology to Pakistan which can be misused. The General Electric collaboration with state-owned Hindustan …

Rajnath Singh holds talks with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin
1 year, 9 months ago

Rajnath Singh holds talks with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin

Firstpost  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his American counterpart Lloyd Austin on Monday held wide-ranging talks focusing on various key aspects of India-US defence ties and the regional security scenario including in the Indo-Pacific. The people cited above said Singh and Austin are set to discuss the General Electric’s proposal to share technology with India for fighter jet engines and New …

U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin arrives in India on two-day visit
1 year, 9 months ago

U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin arrives in India on two-day visit

The Hindu  

U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in India on June 4 on a two-day visit to explore ways to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, especially in areas of transfer of critical technologies for co-development of military hardware. Secretary Austin's trip comes over two weeks ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Washington during which the two sides are …

U.S. partnering with India to enable it play 'broader stabilising role' in Indo-Pacific: senior Pentagon official
2 years, 4 months ago

U.S. partnering with India to enable it play 'broader stabilising role' in Indo-Pacific: senior Pentagon official

The Hindu  

The U.S. wants to make sure that it is partnering with India in its defence modernisation plans and to better enable it to play a "broader stabilising role" in the strategic Indo-Pacific region, according to a senior Pentagon official. “As India is taking a look at how it accelerates its own defence modernisation, in order to expand the role that …

India-U.S. strategic partnership important for global security: Rajnath
2 years, 11 months ago

India-U.S. strategic partnership important for global security: Rajnath

The Hindu  

When seen from the perspective of strategic convergence, India and the United States share a commitment to democracy, pluralism and the rule of law, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, while underscoring that the India-U.S. “comprehensive global strategic partnership” is of “critical importance” for international peace, stability and prosperity. “It is our ‘whole of government’ approach to ensure availability …

India Increasingly Important Partner for Indo-Pacific Dynamics: US Def Secy Lloyd Austin Tells Rajnath
4 years ago

India Increasingly Important Partner for Indo-Pacific Dynamics: US Def Secy Lloyd Austin Tells Rajnath

News 18  

Cooperation between like-minded partners are important, said US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held wide-ranging talks with him, focusing on further expansion of bilateral strategic ties, evolving situation in the Indo-Pacific region and challenges of terrorism. “India is an increasingly important partner to US especially because of the changing international dynamics in the Indo-pacific …

Rajnath Singh speaks to US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin; discusses regional and global issues
4 years, 1 month ago

Rajnath Singh speaks to US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin; discusses regional and global issues

Hindustan Times  

In the first high-level engagement between the Modi government and the Joe Biden administration, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday and exchanged views on pressing regional and global issues including developments in the Indo-Pacific. In a tweet, Rajnath Singh said the firm commitment to deepen India-US defence cooperation was reiterated during the talks. …

Rajnath Singh Discusses Strategic Ties with Acting US Defence Secretary Christopher Miller
4 years, 3 months ago

Rajnath Singh Discusses Strategic Ties with Acting US Defence Secretary Christopher Miller

News 18  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday spoke to acting US Defence Secretary Christopher C Miller and discussed issues relating to strategic cooperation between the two countries, officials said. Following the telephonic conversation, Singh said the signing of the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement between the two countries in October was a "powerful signal" of the future direction of the defence …

The Hindu Explains | How will the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement deepen India-U.S. military ties?
4 years, 4 months ago

The Hindu Explains | How will the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement deepen India-U.S. military ties?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On October 27, India and the U.S. signed the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement during the third 2+2 dialogue of defence and foreign ministers of the two countries. The U.S. has relaxed restrictions on technology trade in India’s favour considerably, and India is designated a ‘Major Defence Partner’. India and the U.S. are also part of …

BECA treaty and the long view on India-U.S. talks | The Hindu In Focus podcast
4 years, 4 months ago

BECA treaty and the long view on India-U.S. talks | The Hindu In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

The big headline from the recently-concluded round of the 2+2 dialogue is that India and the United States have signed the basic exchange and cooperation agreement. BECA involves the sharing of navigation maps for both the air and the sea, including confidential military data, between the two countries. Crucially, it will give India access to high-quality data from U.S. precision …

BECA Combined with Other Pacts Will Enable Deeper Defence Ties Between India and US: USIBC
4 years, 4 months ago

BECA Combined with Other Pacts Will Enable Deeper Defence Ties Between India and US: USIBC

News 18  

The US-India Business Council has welcomed the signing of the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement between the two countries, saying the pact combined with other enabling provisions will provide greater impetus for acquisitions of American military platforms by India. India and the US inked the BECA that provides for sharing of high-end military technology, classified satellite data and critical information, …

Watch | India and U.S. sign BECA
4 years, 4 months ago

Watch | India and U.S. sign BECA

The Hindu  

India and U.S. have signed BECA, the last of four foundational agreements for strategic ties. The previous three are : The General Security of Military Information Agreement signed in 2002. BECA will allow for expanded geospatial information sharing between the armed forces. The geospatial information will significantly improve the accuracy of India’s missiles for targeted precision strikes.

With eye on China, India-US deepen defence ties
4 years, 4 months ago

With eye on China, India-US deepen defence ties

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a strong message to China at the conclusion of the third edition of the 2+2 Dialogue, United States secretary of state Michael R. Pompeo said the US "stands with India to deal with any threat” and expressed his country's support for India's efforts to "defend its sovereignty". The two nations “shared assessment of the security situation across …

Pakistan Has 'Taken Note' of Signing of BECA Pact Between US and India: Foreign Office
4 years, 4 months ago

Pakistan Has 'Taken Note' of Signing of BECA Pact Between US and India: Foreign Office

News 18  

Pakistan has “taken note” of the signing of the strategic Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement between the US and India, the Foreign Office said on Tuesday. During the high-level 2+2 dialogue in New Delhi on Tuesday, India and the US inked a total of five agreements including the long-negotiated BECA pact that will allow sharing of high-end military technology, classified …

Pompeo says US stands with India against Chinese ‘threats to sovereignty and liberty’
4 years, 4 months ago

Pompeo says US stands with India against Chinese ‘threats to sovereignty and liberty’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mike Pompeo held up China …

Manish Tewari | Talk ties mindfully, do not squander options
4 years, 4 months ago

Manish Tewari | Talk ties mindfully, do not squander options

Deccan Chronicle  

On October 27, the foreign and defence ministers of India will sit down with their US counterparts for what is called a 2+2 dialogue. Later in September of 2018 India and the US signed The Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement that allows for encrypted communications between the defence establishments of the two nations — a la dedicated WhatsApp or Telegram. …

India, U.S. ink strategic defence pact
4 years, 4 months ago

India, U.S. ink strategic defence pact

The Hindu  

India and the U.S. on October 27 inked a landmark defence agreement that will allow sharing of high-end military technology, classified satellite data and critical information between the two countries. The signing of the long-negotiated Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement during the third edition of the 2+2 dialogue between the two strategic partners also signals further boosting of bilateral defence …

India, US sign ’Beca’ deal to deepen military ties amid China tensions
4 years, 4 months ago

India, US sign ’Beca’ deal to deepen military ties amid China tensions

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: India and the US on Tuesday signed the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement for Geo-Spatial Cooperation that will allow India access to crucial information that will have implications in any potential military conflict, a person familiar with the matter said. These include access to a range of topographical, nautical and aeronautical data considered key to map hostile movements …

India-US hold 2+2 dialogue, sign geo-spatial pact BECA, discuss Chinese threats: Key points
4 years, 4 months ago

India-US hold 2+2 dialogue, sign geo-spatial pact BECA, discuss Chinese threats: Key points

India TV News  

India and the US on Tuesday held the third edition of the 2+2 ministerial dialogue with the discussions focused on boosting bilateral defence and security ties. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defence Secretary Mark T Esper held talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at a time India is engaged in a bitter …

India, US sharpen focus on China ahead of 2+2
4 years, 4 months ago

India, US sharpen focus on China ahead of 2+2

Deccan Chronicle  

Asia” at what officials said was a “warm and productive meeting” ahead of the 2+2 Dialogue between the two countries on Tuesday in New Delhi at the foreign and defence ministerial level that is expected to focus on Chinese military aggression behaviour in the region. Mr Esper held a bilateral meeting with defence minister Rajnath Singh, while external affairs minister …

Pompeo Warns of China 'Aggression' as India-US Ink Pact to Share Sensitive Sat, Map Data in 2+2 Dialogue
4 years, 4 months ago

Pompeo Warns of China 'Aggression' as India-US Ink Pact to Share Sensitive Sat, Map Data in 2+2 Dialogue

News 18  

India and United States on Tuesday signed a pact to share sensitive satellite and map data as US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned of the threat posed by an increasingly assertive China. Pompeo, who arrived in New Delhi on Monday along with Defense Secretary Mark Esper, said after talks with respective Indian counterparts S Jaishankar and Rajnath Singh that …

Understanding the importance of BECA
4 years, 4 months ago

Understanding the importance of BECA

India Today  

The third edition of the 2+2 ministerial meeting in Delhi between defence minister Rajnath Singh and foreign minister S. Jaishankar on the one side, and their American counterparts, Mark T. Esper and Mike Pompeo, on the other drew a lot of media attention. This is the last of the three recent foundational defence agreements between India and the US, the …

'Precision strike': India to get access to US satellite network; two countries to ink BECA military deal
4 years, 4 months ago

'Precision strike': India to get access to US satellite network; two countries to ink BECA military deal

India TV News  

The Indian military is set to get access to the giant satellite network of the United States allowing it to target enemy positions with more precision. India and US militaries have decided to ink a deal to share real-time geospatial intelligence, information on maps and satellite images for defence. Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his US counterpart Mark T. …

What is BECA and what does it mean for India and US?
4 years, 4 months ago

What is BECA and what does it mean for India and US?

Hindustan Times  

India and the United States will sign the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement, the last of four so-called foundational agreements for sharing sensitive information, sales of advanced military hardware and geospatial cooperation, during the 2+2 ministerial dialogue on Tuesday ahead of the November 3 US presidential elections. US secretary of state Michael Pompeo and secretary of defence Mark Esper are …

India, US to sign BECA agreement during 2+2 dialogue to facilitate exchange of sensitive information
4 years, 4 months ago

India, US to sign BECA agreement during 2+2 dialogue to facilitate exchange of sensitive information

Hindustan Times  

India and the US will sign the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement, the last of four so-called foundational agreements for sharing sensitive information and sales of advanced military hardware, during the 2+2 ministerial dialogue on Tuesday. “The two ministers expressed satisfaction that agreement of BECA will be signed during the visit,” the defence ministry said in a statement after the …

2+2 Ministerial dialogue | India to sign geo-spatial cooperation BECA with U.S.
4 years, 4 months ago

2+2 Ministerial dialogue | India to sign geo-spatial cooperation BECA with U.S.

The Hindu  

India and the U.S. will sign the last foundational agreement, Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement for Geo-Spatial cooperation during the 2+2 ministerial dialogue on Tuesday, the Defence Ministry said in a statement on Monday. The two Ministers reviewed bilateral defence cooperation spanning “military-to-military cooperation, secure communication systems and information sharing, defence trade and industrial issues” and also discussed ways to …

2+2 Indo-US dialogue: India to gain US satellite data for military operations under BECA
4 years, 4 months ago

2+2 Indo-US dialogue: India to gain US satellite data for military operations under BECA

India Today  

India will have access to US satellite data allowing access to precise locations of military targets once the two countries sign an agreement for sharing of geospatial information on Tuesday. US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday in Delhi during the first leg of the 2+2 dialogue. MALABAR 2020 US Secretary of Defence Mark …

Rajnath-Esper, Jaishankar-Pompeo to hold bilateral talks today ahead of India-US 2+2 Ministerial dialogue
4 years, 4 months ago

Rajnath-Esper, Jaishankar-Pompeo to hold bilateral talks today ahead of India-US 2+2 Ministerial dialogue

India Today  

Ahead of the third India-US 2+2 Ministerial dialogue on October 27, the ministers and the US secretaries will be holding bilateral meetings on Monday. While Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his counterpart, Mark Esper, will hold bilateral talks early evening, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be meeting his counterpart, Mike Pompeo, at 7 pm at Hyderabad House. It is …

US closely watching Sino-Indian LAC situation
4 years, 5 months ago

US closely watching Sino-Indian LAC situation

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi, October 23 : The United States confirmed on Friday that it was “watching the situation” on the Sino-Indian Line of Actual Control “closely” and that it would “probably” be discussed during the forthcoming Indo-US 2+2 talks at the foreign and defence ministerial level on October 27 in New Delhi, adding that the “Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement and …

India-US 2+2 talks: Esper, Pompeo to also meet NSA Ajit Doval and PM Modi
4 years, 5 months ago

India-US 2+2 talks: Esper, Pompeo to also meet NSA Ajit Doval and PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India and the United States could ink the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement defence pact for “greater geospatial information-sharing” during the forthcoming Indo-US 2+2 talks at the foreign and defence ministerial level on October 27. According to reports, the BECA pact will enable India to use US geospatial intelligence and satellite imagery to improve the accuracy of missiles …

India, US to sign geospatial pact BECA during 2+2 dialogue to deepen military cooperation
4 years, 5 months ago

India, US to sign geospatial pact BECA during 2+2 dialogue to deepen military cooperation

Firstpost  

The last of four military communication foundational agreements, BECA will be signed with the US to further tighten the strategic clinch between the two countries during the 2+2 dialogue held on 26 and 27 October Amid the border tensions with China, India is seeking to finalise a crucial military pact with the United States during the 2+2 dialogue between the …

India, US to sign BECA deal this month-end for closer defence ties
4 years, 5 months ago

India, US to sign BECA deal this month-end for closer defence ties

India Today  

Engaged in a military standoff with China, India is likely to sign the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement for geospatial cooperation with the United States later this month. "We are hoping to sign the BECA during the meeting between US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defence Secretary Mark Esper and their Indian counterparts including External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar …

U.S. keen on finalising Geo-Spatial cooperation at 2+2 dialogue in October
4 years, 6 months ago

U.S. keen on finalising Geo-Spatial cooperation at 2+2 dialogue in October

The Hindu  

The U.S. is keen that India sign the last foundational agreement, Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement for Geo-Spatial cooperation, at the next India-U.S. 2+2 ministerial dialogue likely to held in October end, a defence source said on Thursday. Once concluded, India will have such arrangements with all Quad countries — Australia, Japan and the U.S. Beginning 2016, India has signed …

U.S. & India: Strengthening ties
5 years, 2 months ago

U.S. & India: Strengthening ties

The Hindu  

T he recently concluded “2+2” meeting between the heads of the Foreign and Defence Ministries of the United States and India was the second of its kind and the first to be held on American soil. India is increasingly sourcing most of its purchases from the U.S. Randall G. Schriver, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defence for Indo-Pacific Affairs, recently stated …

Industrial Security Annex opens Indian private partnerships for U.S. defence firms
5 years, 3 months ago

Industrial Security Annex opens Indian private partnerships for U.S. defence firms

The Hindu  

The Industrial Security Annex, signed between India and the U.S. at the second 2+2 dialogue in Washington, will open the door for U.S. defence companies to partner with the Indian private sector for several multi-billion dollar deals in the pipeline, especially the deal for 114 fighter jets. “We hope that this will enable smooth transfer of classified technology and information …

India, US agree to deepen cooperation on defence, fight against terrorism
5 years, 3 months ago

India, US agree to deepen cooperation on defence, fight against terrorism

India TV News  

India and the United States on Wednesday agreed to deepen their bilateral cooperation, increase defence trade, intensify their coordination with like-minded countries like Japan for a peaceful Indo-Pacific region and put up a decisive fight against terrorism. The second 2+2 India US ministerial dialogue here chalked out a pathway to take the bilateral relationship between the two countries in 2020 …

India, U.S. to sign industrial security agreement at 2+2 dialogue
5 years, 4 months ago

India, U.S. to sign industrial security agreement at 2+2 dialogue

The Hindu  

The next 2+2 dialogue between India and the U.S. is likely to be held on December 18 in Washington, D.C., during which the two countries are expected to sign the Industrial Security Annex and review the steps being taken to operationalise the Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement, official sources said. Under Secretary of Defence for Acquisition and Sustainment, who was …

India, US natural allies, will extend cooperation in Indo-Pacific region, says Washington as Mike Pompeo visits New Delhi
5 years, 8 months ago

India, US natural allies, will extend cooperation in Indo-Pacific region, says Washington as Mike Pompeo visits New Delhi

Firstpost  

The United States and India are moving quickly to achieve their shared vision for a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region by expanding cooperation in areas such as energy, aviation, and space, it added. Noting that the United States and India are natural strategic partners, a State Department Fact Sheet said that President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

India-US strategic partnership advancing at historic pace: Pentagon
6 years, 1 month ago

India-US strategic partnership advancing at historic pace: Pentagon

India TV News  

A top US commander on Tuesday said that defence sales between India and the US are at an all-time high and bilateral strategic partnership continues to advance at an historic pace. "With a mutual desire for global stability, support for the rules-based international order, and a Free-and-Open Indo-Pacific region, the United States and India have an increased agreement on interests, …

India-US 2+2 Talks: In India, US Sees a Strong, Stable Friend
6 years, 6 months ago

India-US 2+2 Talks: In India, US Sees a Strong, Stable Friend

The Quint  

So it is not surprising that the two major announcements emerged in this area. The first was the decision by India to sign up to the US Communications Security Memorandum of Agreement and the second was that of a major tri-service exercise in India’s east coast in 2019. It eases India’s ability to get high-grade US communications equipment. As for …

Signing of COMCASA is landmark step in India-US relationship due to interoperability between defence forces: USISPF
6 years, 6 months ago

Signing of COMCASA is landmark step in India-US relationship due to interoperability between defence forces: USISPF

Firstpost  

The signing of COMCASA is a landmark step in the US-India relationship as it facilitates ‘interoperability’ between the forces of the two countries, and potentially with other militaries as well, a top American business advocacy group said. Washington: The signing of COMCASA is a landmark step in the US-India relationship as it facilitates ‘interoperability’ between the forces of the two …

2+2 talks: India, US ink critical defence pact; discuss cross-border terror, H1B
6 years, 6 months ago

2+2 talks: India, US ink critical defence pact; discuss cross-border terror, H1B

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Following the culmination of the 2+2 Dialogue at the Foreign and Defence Ministerial level, India and the United States on Thursday inked the crucial defence Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement which will facilitate the obtaining by India of critical defence technologies from the US, access to critical communication networks installed on American defence platforms and reportedly pave the …

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