'Precision strike': India to get access to US satellite network; two countries to ink BECA military deal
4 years, 5 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. Esper held talks on various defence and security issues ahead of 2+2 dialogue between both the countries. The ministry also stated that 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 take bilateral cooperation forward. "They discussed potential new areas of cooperation, both at Service to Service level and at the joint level," said the ministry adding that the ministers also discussed requirements of "expanding deployments of liaison officers".

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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 …

India, U.S. to begin 15-day military exercise in Alaska from October 15
3 years, 5 months ago

India, U.S. to begin 15-day military exercise in Alaska from October 15

The Hindu  

India and the U.S. will kickstart a 15-day mega military exercise in Alaska from Friday to further deepen bilateral military cooperation. The 17th edition of the exercise "Yudh Abhyas" will be conducted at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson in Alaska from October 15 to 29, the Indian Army said on Thursday. It said the exercise will focus on "combined arms manoeuvres …

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, 2 months 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 …

BECA treaty and the long view on India-U.S. talks | The Hindu In Focus podcast
4 years, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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.

Pakistan Has 'Taken Note' of Signing of BECA Pact Between US and India: Foreign Office
4 years, 5 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 …

Manish Tewari | Talk ties mindfully, do not squander options
4 years, 5 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, US sign key defence pact to share geo-spatial data and critical military information for co-operation
4 years, 5 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 …

India, U.S. ink strategic defence pact
4 years, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

India, US Third 2+2 Inter-Ministerial Dialogue Today, Landmark Defence Pact To Be Signed | 10 Points
4 years, 5 months ago

India, US Third 2+2 Inter-Ministerial Dialogue Today, Landmark Defence Pact To Be Signed | 10 Points

ABP News  

This will be the third 2+2 dialogue between the two countries with focus likely on regional security cooperation. India-US 2+2 ministerial dialogue will focus on four themes -- regional security cooperation, defence information sharing, military-to-military interactions and defence trade. On Monday, Singh and Esper held talks during which the defence ministers of the two countries reviewed bilateral defence cooperation spanning …

Understanding the importance of BECA
4 years, 5 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 …

What is BECA and what does it mean for India and US?
4 years, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

Mike Pompeo, Mask Esper arrive in India for 2+2 dialogue: Defence deal possible before US election
4 years, 5 months ago

Mike Pompeo, Mask Esper arrive in India for 2+2 dialogue: Defence deal possible before US election

India TV News  

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in New Delhi on Monday for the third edition of the 2+2 ministerial dialogue to be held in New Delhi tomorrow. Rajnath-Esper talks today Ahead of tomorrow's key 2+2 ministerial dialogue, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hold talks with US Defence Secretary Mark Esper at 3.15 pm today. Later in the day, Defence …

Pompeo, Esper to arrive in India for 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue today: What to expect
4 years, 5 months ago

Pompeo, Esper to arrive in India for 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue today: What to expect

India TV News  

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defence Secretary Mark T Esper will arrive in India today for the third edition of the two-plus-two ministerial dialogue, just a week ahead of the U.S. Presidential election. 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue: What to expect It is likely that a host of crucial bilateral, regional and global issues including China's efforts to expand influence …

2+2 Indo-US dialogue: India to gain US satellite data for military operations under BECA
4 years, 5 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 …

Mike Pompeo, Mark Esper leave for India for Indo-US 2+2 dialogue
4 years, 5 months ago

Mike Pompeo, Mark Esper leave for India for Indo-US 2+2 dialogue

India Today  

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defence Secretary Mark T Esper have left for India for the third edition of the two-plus-two ministerial dialogue which will be held on Tuesday. Last week, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said the talks will entail a comprehensive discussion on cross-cutting bilateral issues as well as deliberations on regional and global developments. …

Rajnath-Esper, Jaishankar-Pompeo to hold bilateral talks today ahead of India-US 2+2 Ministerial dialogue
4 years, 5 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 …

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 …

Defence ties to get push at ‘2+2’ with U.S.
5 years, 3 months ago

Defence ties to get push at ‘2+2’ with U.S.

The Hindu  

Enhanced defence cooperation, furthering their Indo-Pacific strategy, and discussions on global challenges, including U.S. policy in Iran and Afghanistan, are likely to feature at the top of the agenda as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh sit down to the second “2+2” combined ministerial meeting with their U.S. counterparts, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary …

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 …

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 …

US and India sign 'breakthrough' military agreement despite differences over Iran and Russia
6 years, 6 months ago

US and India sign 'breakthrough' military agreement despite differences over Iran and Russia

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. For its part, India hailed an agreement from the …

2+2 Dialogue: India, US sign key defence pact; discuss cross-border terrorism, H-1B visa issue
6 years, 6 months ago

2+2 Dialogue: India, US sign key defence pact; discuss cross-border terrorism, H-1B visa issue

India TV News  

In the first ever 2+2 dialogue between India and US, the two countries on Thursday signed a key military communication pact and held discussions on a host of other issues including cross-border terrorism, India’s NSG bid and the contentious H1B visa issue. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held discussions with their US counterparts Mike Pompeo …

India-US 2+2 talks: Focus on concrete outcomes; New Delhi should get over Cold War hangover
6 years, 6 months ago

India-US 2+2 talks: Focus on concrete outcomes; New Delhi should get over Cold War hangover

Firstpost  

The dialogue is a good chance to take stock of the areas of cooperation, agreement and disagreement between India and the US. If shared security interests and values form the lynchpin of a closer bilateral embrace, the foundation for the two-plus-two meeting—that according to a US state department readout is expected to focus on “strengthening strategic, security, and defense cooperation” …

New defence deal a firm indicator that US regards India as a rising, responsible global power
8 years, 7 months ago

New defence deal a firm indicator that US regards India as a rising, responsible global power

Firstpost  

Strange it may seem, but it is true that the most important outcome of the ongoing visit of Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to the Unites States has been grossly underplayed. This June, the summit meeting at Washington between President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in June resulted in India being designated as “a major defence partner of the …

Foundational agreements won’t compromise India’s security: U.S.
9 years, 10 months ago

Foundational agreements won’t compromise India’s security: U.S.

The Hindu  

Three “foundational” defence sector agreements between the U.S. and India, which are pending signatures from both sides, have the potential to enhance bilateral cooperation in this area but do not pose a risk to India’s strategic security in any form, according to defence officials in Washington. Speaking to select Indian media, officials noted that Washington and New Delhi have already …

US to enhance security cooperation with new Indian govt
10 years, 10 months ago

US to enhance security cooperation with new Indian govt

Firstpost  

Describing security cooperation with India as “a central element of the broad US-India strategic partnership”, the US says it looks forward to working closely with the next Indian government to build on it. Washington: Describing security cooperation with India as “a central element of the broad US-India strategic partnership”, the US says it looks forward to working closely with the …

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