US our natural ally, defence cooperation only increasing: Rajnath Singh at 2+2 talks
2 years, 9 months ago

US our natural ally, defence cooperation only increasing: Rajnath Singh at 2+2 talks

India Today  

Terrorism and defence cooperation figured high on the agenda as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his American counterpart in Washington as part of the India-US '2+2' dialogue, the first under the Biden administration. Describing the US as India’s “natural ally”, Singh stated that New Delhi places the highest priority upon its strategic cooperation with Washington. I have appealed to them that their companies, equipment manufacturers are welcome in India: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 2+2 talks with US, in Washington DC pic.twitter.com/TQZyvo8W45 — ANI April 12, 2022 During the meeting, Singh and Austin shared their assessments of the situation in India’s neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean region. No question of assurance, we only discussed: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to ANI in Washington DC, on neigbouring nations Pakistan, China pic.twitter.com/9DG3IYDjx6 — ANI April 12, 2022 The India-US summit assumes significance against the backdrop of aggression by China along the LAC and increased infiltration bids by terrorists from across the LOC under cover of the political upheaval in Pakistan.

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US NSA Jake Sullivan says US-India ‘natural partners’: ‘Built on intention, choice, determination...’
1 week, 1 day ago

US NSA Jake Sullivan says US-India ‘natural partners’: ‘Built on intention, choice, determination...’

Live Mint  

The National Security Advisor of the United States, Jake Sullivan who is on a visit to India described the US and India as "natural partners," linked by their democracies, companies, universities, and people. Dwelling upon the phrase coined for India and the US, calling them "natural partners", Sullivan remarked, "Over the years I've noticed that people have referred to the …

India-US defence relationship advancing in terrific, exciting ways: Pentagon
3 weeks, 5 days ago

India-US defence relationship advancing in terrific, exciting ways: Pentagon

Hindustan Times  

The defence relationship between India and the US is accelerating and advancing in terrific and exciting ways, the Pentagon has said amidst the transition from the Joe Biden administration to that of President-elect Donald Trump. The flags of the United States and India adorn a conference table during a meeting between "The US-India defence relationship stands on its own. It …

India-US defence relationship advancing in terrific, exciting ways: Pentagon
3 weeks, 5 days ago

India-US defence relationship advancing in terrific, exciting ways: Pentagon

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: The defence relationship between India and the US is accelerating and advancing in terrific and exciting ways, the Pentagon has said amidst the transition from the Joe Biden administration to that of President-elect Donald Trump. It is accelerating and advancing in terrific and exciting ways, both as it relates to defence industrial base cooperation as well as operational cooperation …

Rajnath Singh, Lloyd J Austin hail strides in India-US defence cooperation
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rajnath Singh, Lloyd J Austin hail strides in India-US defence cooperation

Hindustan Times  

Defence minister Rajnath Singh and his US counterpart Lloyd J Austin met at Vientiane in Laos and hailed the impressive strides in the India-US defence partnership, pivoting on increased operational coordination, information-sharing, and industrial collaboration and innovation. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during a meeting with United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin, in Vientiane, Laos “Both sides recognised the remarkable …

Rajnath Singh meets Lloyd Austin, focuses on defence innovation, interoperability
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rajnath Singh meets Lloyd Austin, focuses on defence innovation, interoperability

India Today  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday held a bilateral meeting with the US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin on the sidelines of the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting -Plus in Laos. In the meeting, the two leaders held discussions on wide-ranging issues and reaffirmed their support for the growing defence innovation collaboration fostered by the India-US Defence Acceleration Ecosystem. ADMM-Plus, …

Where America and India will meet, differ
2 months ago

Where America and India will meet, differ

Hindustan Times  

Two tweets from Prime Minister Narendra Modi provide evidence of the Indian government’s clear desire to deepen the United States -India relationship on top of and beyond an architecture for diplomacy that was reframed in February 2020, during then-President Donald Trump’s State visit to India. Between a “Namaste Trump” rally in Ahmedabad, where the 45th US President stated that America …

New grammar of India-US relations
3 months, 3 weeks ago

New grammar of India-US relations

Hindustan Times  

“Will Biden continue to double down on India?” was the refrain amongst experts and officials as Joseph Biden began his tenure as the 46th President of the United States. FILE - President Joe Biden speaks with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, June 22, 2023. The …

India plays opportunistic game in US: China Daily editorial
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India plays opportunistic game in US: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told his hosts in Kyiv on Friday, one month after his visit to Moscow, he was committed to playing a personal role in trying to mediate in the over-2-year-old conflict between Ukraine and Russia, urging both sides "to sit together and look for ways to come out of this crisis". Speaking to a gathering of Indian-Americans …

India, US eye boost in ties across key sectors
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India, US eye boost in ties across key sectors

Hindustan Times  

Defence minister Rajnath Singh met US national security advisor Jake Sullivan and secretary of defence Lloyd Austin in Washington on Friday for extensive talks that spanned an array of critical areas including the impact of global developments on geopolitics, pressing regional security dynamics, broadening cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region and deepening defence industrial collaboration. “Secretary Austin and Minister Singh celebrated …

India and US Sign Key Defence Agreements to Enhance Strategic Ties
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India and US Sign Key Defence Agreements to Enhance Strategic Ties

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The US government has approved a $52.8 million sale of anti-submarine warfare sonobuoys to India, which will enhance the Indian Navy's MH-60R helicopters' ability to hunt submarines in the high seas. The approval for foreign military sales by US secretary of state Antony Blinken to India came amidst defence minister Rajnath Singh's four-day visit to Washington, DC, to …

Rajnath Singh interacts with defence industry leaders in U.S.
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajnath Singh interacts with defence industry leaders in U.S.

The Hindu  

On the second day of his visit to the United States, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacted with the senior leadership of American defence companies at a round-table in Washington, and outlined the various emerging co-development and co-production opportunities in the sector in India. In another development, the Defence Security Cooperation Agency notified the U.S. Congress on the possible sale of …

Defence industrial collaboration, Indo-Pacific in focus during Rajnath-Austin talks
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Defence industrial collaboration, Indo-Pacific in focus during Rajnath-Austin talks

Hindustan Times  

Defence minister Rajnath Singh and his American counterpart Lloyd Austin on Friday held wide-ranging talks at the Pentagon in Washington to deepen the bilateral relationship, with the dialogue putting the spotlight on a raft of issues including defence cooperation, industrial collaboration, regional security, the Indo-Pacific region and other pressing international matters. They met a day after India and the US …

India, U.S. ink 2 key deals as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits Washington
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India, U.S. ink 2 key deals as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits Washington

The Hindu  

The U.S. and India signed a new non-binding, bilateral defence cooperation agreement— the Security of Supply Arrangement on Friday as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh began his official visit to Washington to further boost the comprehensive global strategic partnership between the two countries. Senior defence officials from both the sides concluded the Security of Supplies Arrangement, and Memorandum of Agreement regarding …

India-Pakistan relations: US says, ‘We will continue to…’
6 months, 1 week ago

India-Pakistan relations: US says, ‘We will continue to…’

Live Mint  

The United States has reiterated its stand on terrorism, saying that it hopes any country on the planet condemns terrorism anywhere. Responding to a question about US relations with India and Pakistan, Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State said: “We would hope that any country on the face of the planet condemns terrorism anywhere.” Vedant …

US becomes India's top defence export partner, takes over 50% market share
6 months, 2 weeks ago

US becomes India's top defence export partner, takes over 50% market share

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: American Chamber of Commerce in India, an apex chamber of the US industry in India, has reported a remarkable progress in the India-US defence alliance. The US-India defence partnership encompasses acquisitions, co-production and co-development for global markets, joint ventures, training and innovation, enhancing India’s defence exports. AMCHAM India Director General and CEO Ranjana Khanna said, “US-India relationship has developed …

INDUS-X defence initiative between U.S., India marks first anniversary
6 months, 3 weeks ago

INDUS-X defence initiative between U.S., India marks first anniversary

The Hindu  

“The India-U.S. Defence Acceleration Ecosystem has advanced the commitment of the two strategic partners to building a defence innovation bridge under the Critical and Emerging Technology Initiative,” the U.S. has said on the partnership’s first anniversary. "In its first year, INDUS-X has advanced both countries' commitment to build a defence innovation bridge under the initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology," …

US-India forging tenuous ties of convenience: China Daily editorial
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US-India forging tenuous ties of convenience: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. The joint statement of the United States and India and a series of technology cooperation agreements released during US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's visit to India earlier this week serve to elucidate that the only consensus, if any, that the two sides have is "the enemy of my enemy is my friend". A …

Third term for Modi likely to see closer defense ties with US as India’s rivalry with China grows
7 months, 1 week ago

Third term for Modi likely to see closer defense ties with US as India’s rivalry with China grows

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Fresh from declaring victory in India’s election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered few details on the agenda for his third term, but went out of his way to underline he would continue to focus on raising the country’s military preparedness and clout. “The Indian navy is a major player in the Indian Ocean region.” The defense relationship …

India-US partnership: Deeper but challenges of mutual expectations remain
9 months, 2 weeks ago

India-US partnership: Deeper but challenges of mutual expectations remain

Times of India  

S D Pradhan has served as chairman of India's Joint Intelligence Committee. Pakistan is using financial aid from the US and others for its terrorist activities, which directly impacts India’s security. Fifth, while both countries have different views on the Ukraine-Russia conflict and West Asia, India does not like to be pressured to toe the US policy. As the US …

India standing up to a bully in a very determined fashion: Defence Secretary on China
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India standing up to a bully in a very determined fashion: Defence Secretary on China

The Hindu  

Stating that the possibility that India “may encounter” a similar situation as the 2020 standoff with China, is “keeping us active all the time”, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane said on Wednesday that “we are standing against a bully in a very determined fashion.” Acknowledging the quick intelligence support from the U.S., he said the “strong resolve that we support each …

Partnership with India is one of most consequential relationships: U.S.
11 months, 1 week ago

Partnership with India is one of most consequential relationships: U.S.

The Hindu  

America's partnership with India is among the most consequential ones, the Biden administration said Thursday hours after it notified the Congress of its decision to sell 31 armed drones to India at an estimated cost of nearly $4 billion. We work closely with India on our most vital priorities," State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters at his daily news …

India-U.S. cooperation will act as force multiplier for rules-based world order: Rajnath
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India-U.S. cooperation will act as force multiplier for rules-based world order: Rajnath

The Hindu  

The capital and technological know-how from the U.S. can help India achieve its goal of becoming a developed country by 2047, while investments here can give the American companies high returns and an avenue of de-risking, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday. In addition, he said that India-U.S. cooperation will act as force multiplier for rules-based world order. Stating …

Build expertise on America in India
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Build expertise on America in India

Hindustan Times  

After this newspaper reported that the Indian ambassador to the United States, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, is wrapping up his stint in Washington DC, historian Tanvi Madan of Brookings pointed out on X that Sandhu’s effectiveness showed why India would benefit from not just developing China, Russia, and West Asia hands in its foreign ministry but US hands as well. Whether …

India-US bilateral defence trade has grown to $ 25 billion: Larson
1 year ago

India-US bilateral defence trade has grown to $ 25 billion: Larson

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The United States has solidified its role as a major supplier of defence equipment to India and has emerged as India's largest military exercise partner, said Jennifer Larson, Consul General of the US Consulate in Hyderabad. Priorities in this partnership include defence cooperation, fostering mutual prosperity, countering the climate crisis, upholding a free and secure Indo-Pacific, and maintaining a …

U.S. has made great progress in further bolstering defence relations with India: Pentagon
1 year, 1 month ago

U.S. has made great progress in further bolstering defence relations with India: Pentagon

The Hindu  

Pentagon to further bolster Defence ties with India in 2024 while working towards common vision of Free and Open Indo-Pacific region The U.S. has made great progress in bolstering its defence relationship with India and the Pentagon is looking forward to making further progress in Military-to-Military ties in 2024, a Senior Official has said. I think we've made great progress …

A layered relationship
1 year, 2 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 …

K.C. Singh | India's challenges amidst shifting global equations
1 year, 2 months ago

K.C. Singh | India's challenges amidst shifting global equations

Deccan Chronicle  

The fifth 2+2 ministerial dialogue between India and the United States was held in New Delhi on Friday, November 10. Significantly, they met soon after the June 2023 state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US and President Joe Biden’s visit to India in September for the G-20 summit. Due to the recent two earlier summit-level meetings, implementation …

India, U.S. in agreement on strategic issues: Rajnath
1 year, 2 months ago

India, U.S. in agreement on strategic issues: Rajnath

The Hindu  

India and the United States increasingly find themselves in agreement on strategic issues, including countering China’s aggression, promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific, and addressing regional security challenges, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on November 10 in the opening remarks of his bilateral meeting with U.S. Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin. “The India-U.S. defence relationship has evolved into a strategic …

India, US hold 2+2 ministerial dialogue
1 year, 2 months ago

India, US hold 2+2 ministerial dialogue

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India and the US on Friday held extensive deliberations to further expand their global strategic partnership through greater defence industrial ties, enhancing engagement in the Indo-Pacific and boosting cooperation in key areas such as critical minerals and high-technology. "Our dialogue today will be an opportunity to advance the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe …

US and India reaffirm security ties as their top diplomats and defense officials hold talks
1 year, 2 months ago

US and India reaffirm security ties as their top diplomats and defense officials hold talks

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India and the U.S. underlined their commitment to boosting security ties Friday as their top diplomats and defense chiefs met to discuss regional security, China and the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Blinken said the U.S. and India were continuing to “deepen our collaboration on everything from emerging technologies to defense to people-to-people ties” and align diplomacy …

Top US and Indian diplomats and defense chiefs discuss Indo-Pacific issues and Israel-Hamas war
1 year, 2 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 …

India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue: A look at all that will be on table
1 year, 2 months ago

India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue: A look at all that will be on table

Firstpost  

The delegation will meet with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and other senior Indian officials to discuss bilateral and global concerns and developments in the Indo-Pacific US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will travel to India for the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue with their Indian counterparts External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and …

India, Italy sign defence cooperation agreement
1 year, 3 months ago

India, Italy sign defence cooperation agreement

The Hindu  

India and Italy on Tuesday signed a defence cooperation agreement to promote cooperation in varied defence domains such as “security and defence policy, R&D, education in military field, maritime domain awareness, sharing of defence information and industrial cooperation, including co-development, co-production and setting up of joint ventures”. “The two Ministers discussed the complementary capacities of India and Italy in defence …

US will continue to foster stronger defence partnership with India: Pentagon
1 year, 3 months ago

US will continue to foster stronger defence partnership with India: Pentagon

Firstpost  

India and US ties have improved in the last few years. The defence trade between India and the US was almost negligible in 1997 but today it stands above USD 20 billion. The United States will continue to foster a stronger defence partnership with India, the Pentagon said on Friday. We continue to foster a stronger defence partnership with India …

'We would continue to..': Pentagon expresses appreciation for India-US defence partnership, says THIS on China
1 year, 3 months ago

'We would continue to..': Pentagon expresses appreciation for India-US defence partnership, says THIS on China

India TV News  

The US Department of Defense on Thursday asserted that it will continue to foster a stronger defence relationship with India and other allies in the Indo-Pacific region amid a "pacing challenge" posed by China. Ryder maintained that China remains a "pacing challenge" for the US Defence Department, and further expressed appreciation for India and other allies in the Indo-Pacific region …

Defence, tech in focus at bilateral meetings
1 year, 3 months ago

Defence, tech in focus at bilateral meetings

Hindustan Times  

Washington: External affairs minister S Jaishankar and US secretary of defence Lloyd Austin shared perspectives on security issues in East Asia and the Indian Ocean region, while focusing on deepening defence industrial cooperation, logistical and operational synergy, and defence innovation initiatives. “Secretary Austin and Minister Jaishankar discussed opportunities to deepen bilateral defense cooperation, including expanded defense industrial cooperation and co-production …

US in active talks with India over producing military systems: Pentagon
1 year, 3 months ago

US in active talks with India over producing military systems: Pentagon

Business Standard  

The United States is in active talks with the Indian government to look at producing military systems in areas related to ISR and ground-based conventional warfare, a senior Pentagon official said. "We are in active talks with the Indian government to look at producing military systems in areas related to ISR, and then of course ground-based conventional warfare. Indian-American Iyer …

US in active talks with India to look at producing military intelligence, surveillance systems: Pentagon
1 year, 3 months ago

US in active talks with India to look at producing military intelligence, surveillance systems: Pentagon

India TV News  

The United States is in active talks with the Indian government to look at producing military systems in areas related to ISR and ground-based conventional warfare, a senior Pentagon official said. “We are in active talks with the Indian government to look at producing military systems in areas related to ISR, and then of course ground-based conventional warfare. Pentagon official …

'US-India strategic partnership has never been more dynamic': Blinken
1 year, 4 months ago

'US-India strategic partnership has never been more dynamic': Blinken

Firstpost  

In his address, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also highlighted the ambitious India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor which was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, which recently concluded in New Delhi Hailing the bilateral partnership between India and the United States on Wednesday, the US Secretary of …

'US is India's Key Ally in Countering Terrorism': EAM Briefs Parl Panel; Cong Remains Absent
1 year, 5 months ago

'US is India's Key Ally in Countering Terrorism': EAM Briefs Parl Panel; Cong Remains Absent

News 18  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday chaired a meeting of the Parliamentary consultative committee for external affairs, during which India-US relations and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Washington visit were discussed. PM Modi’s US Visit In the meeting, the members also inquired about what transpired during the recent visit of the Prime Minister to the US. In the meeting, the …

Strategic high: The Hindu Editorial on India-U.S. ties and strategic cooperation
1 year, 6 months ago

Strategic high: The Hindu Editorial on India-U.S. ties and strategic cooperation

The Hindu  

The just concluded state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United States is undoubtedly a new gambit by both sides to propel their strategic cooperation to an unprecedented level, while staying short of turning treaty allies. The announcement for potential joint manufacture of General Electric Aerospace’s F414 engines in India by GE and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to power …

India US partnership G2 For Indo-Pacific In Making Jaswant Singh and Strobe Talbott Did Groundwork For This Day after Pokharan nuclear test US sanctions
1 year, 6 months ago

India US partnership G2 For Indo-Pacific In Making Jaswant Singh and Strobe Talbott Did Groundwork For This Day after Pokharan nuclear test US sanctions

ABP News  

If the Biden-Modi summit on June 22 has succeeded in taking the India-US global strategic partnership to a "limitless sky", further solidifying the bilateral relationship and almost attaining ally-like ties, the credit should go to the then US deputy secretary of state Strobe Talbott and India's former external affairs minister Jaswant Singh, who recommended measures for reconciliation in the aftermath …

PM Modi's U. S. visit to bolster strategic collaboration: India Inc.
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi's U. S. visit to bolster strategic collaboration: India Inc.

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's U. S. visit will boost bilateral ties and deepen strategic technology collaboration in areas like defence, semiconductor, space and artificial intelligence, India Inc. said on June 24. Another industry body Assocham said the Prime Minister's visit has taken India-US strategic and commercial relations to greater heights, paving the way for immense opportunities for bilateral engagement. “Prime …

PM Modi’s U.S. visit to bolster strategic collaboration, says India Inc
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi’s U.S. visit to bolster strategic collaboration, says India Inc

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's U.S. visit will boost bilateral ties and deepen strategic technology collaboration in areas like defence, semiconductor, space and artificial intelligence, India Inc said on June 24. Another industry body Assocham said the Prime Minister's visit has taken India-US strategic and commercial relations to greater heights, paving the way for immense opportunities for bilateral engagement. “’Prime Minister’s …

U.S. Offers India Drones, Jet Engines to Lure It From Russia
1 year, 6 months ago

U.S. Offers India Drones, Jet Engines to Lure It From Russia

Live Mint  

India is expected to purchase state-of-the-art U.S. drones and jointly produce jet-fighter engines in a multibillion-dollar deal designed to wean New Delhi off arms purchases from Russia. Biden and Modi are expected to announce a series of agreements on technology, supply chains and clean energy, senior administration officials said, as part of a broader effort by the U.S. government to …

U.S. remains deeply confident in India's diversification of defence equipment, says Pentagon’s Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh
1 year, 6 months ago

U.S. remains deeply confident in India's diversification of defence equipment, says Pentagon’s Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh

The Hindu  

The U.S. remains deeply confident in India's diversification of military equipment and believes that Washington's proposal for industrial cooperation will further integrate the defence industries of the two countries, the Pentagon has said. Pentagon’s Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh told reporters at a news conference on June 20, that the U.S. encourages all its partners and allies to avoid transactions …

PM Modi’s visit to U.S. | Every issue of importance for India and the U. S. likely to feature in bilateral dialogue with President Biden: Foreign Secretary
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi’s visit to U.S. | Every issue of importance for India and the U. S. likely to feature in bilateral dialogue with President Biden: Foreign Secretary

The Hindu  

Every global and regional issue that is relevant to India and the U.S. is expected to feature in the bilateral dialogue that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold with American President Joe Biden during his upcoming official state visit to the U.S., Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said on June 19. “Every regional and global issue that are important in …

India-US roadmap for defence industrial cooperation focus area of PM Modi’s visit
1 year, 6 months ago

India-US roadmap for defence industrial cooperation focus area of PM Modi’s visit

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US is set to take forward the roadmap for defence industrial cooperation, which envisages greater links between defence industries and research organisations of the two sides, foreign secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Monday. The visit should be seen more in the context of forging links for joint development and production of military platforms …

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Could India get all it wants from US, not give anything?
1 year, 6 months ago

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Could India get all it wants from US, not give anything?

Deccan Chronicle  

There is much excitement across the Indian media and in the strategic pundit community about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the United States in the coming week, at the invitation of President Joe Biden, and how some key agreements in the fields of armaments, AI and semiconductor technologies are due to be signed, making India a special partner …

Deals on drones and jets: How India-US defence ties are flourishing under PM Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

Deals on drones and jets: How India-US defence ties are flourishing under PM Modi

Firstpost  

Between 2015 and 2019, the US share in India’s total defence imports rose by 14 per cent. According to the United States Institute for Peace, defence ties between the two nations have been the “load-bearing pillar of the strategic partnership.” “The two countries have built intelligence-sharing channels and assessment capabilities to better identify and prepare for threats; developed access agreements …

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