US grants Strategic Trade Authorisation status to India; move will boost defence partnership in 'big way', says Navtej Singh Sarna
6 years, 5 months ago

US grants Strategic Trade Authorisation status to India; move will boost defence partnership in 'big way', says Navtej Singh Sarna

Firstpost  

The Trump administration’s decision to place India in the STA-1 list of countries, that eases export of high-tech items, acknowledges the security as well as the economic relationship between the two largest democracies of the world. Washington: The Trump administration’s decision to place India in the Strategic Trade Authorisation-1 list of countries, that eases export of high-tech items, acknowledges the security as well as economic relationship between the two largest democracies of the world, and boosts the defence partnership in a big way, India’s top diplomat in Washington said on Monday. “It is a sign of trust not only in the relationship but also on India’s capabilities an economy and as security partner, because it also presupposes that India has the multilateral export control regime in place, which would allow the transfer of more sensitive defence technologies and dual-use technologies to India and without the risk of any proliferation,” Indian Ambassador to the US, Navtej Singh Sarna, told a Washington audience soon after US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross designated India as an STA-1 country. It finally reflects India’s status as a major defence partner of the US,” said the commerce secretary. Later in a statement issued by the US Department of Commerce, Ross said this new designation reflects India’s membership in three of the four multilateral export control regimes, as well the development of its national export control system.

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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  

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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  

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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  

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What India-US trade could look like after Trump takes office
3 weeks, 5 days ago

What India-US trade could look like after Trump takes office

Live Mint  

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Navigating defence alliances: A look at India's military ties with US and Russia
1 month ago

Navigating defence alliances: A look at India's military ties with US and Russia

India Today  

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Commerce Ministry Reviews India-US Trade Ties Amid Trump’s Controversial Remark
1 month, 1 week ago

Commerce Ministry Reviews India-US Trade Ties Amid Trump’s Controversial Remark

ABP News  

The commerce ministry is reviewing aspects of India-US trade relations, focusing on the implications of statements made by US President-elect Donald Trump during his election campaign and after the results, an official said, according to a PTI report. Trade experts have argued that Trump’s characterisation of India as an "abuser" of tariffs is unfair, as many countries, including the US, …

Trump’s policies may open new doors for India’s defence sector: Report
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s policies may open new doors for India’s defence sector: Report

Live Mint  

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India-US trade after Trump returns:Much to fret about but scope for optimism too
2 months, 1 week ago

India-US trade after Trump returns:Much to fret about but scope for optimism too

Live Mint  

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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 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  

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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 …

The View From India newsletter: Is all well in Indo-U.S. partnership?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The View From India newsletter: Is all well in Indo-U.S. partnership?

The Hindu  

Earlier in July, immediately after Prime Minister Modi wrapped up a bilateral summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, since first visit to Russia since the Ukraine war began in february 2022, the U.S.’s Ambassador in India made a rare public criticism of India’s Russia policy. In Washington DC, the State Department also expressed “concerns” over India’s ties with …

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  

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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  

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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  

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‘In these troubled times, U.S. and India have emerged as likeminded and trusted partners’
7 months ago

‘In these troubled times, U.S. and India have emerged as likeminded and trusted partners’

The Hindu  

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Diplomacy with a defence angle
9 months ago

Diplomacy with a defence angle

Hindustan Times  

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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  

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Trade push to top agenda of Katherine Tai’s 3-day visit
1 year ago

Trade push to top agenda of Katherine Tai’s 3-day visit

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India and the US will discuss ways to boost bilateral trade during US Trade Representative Katherine Tai’s three-day India visit starting January 12, two officials said. Merchandise trade between the two countries fell by 9% to $79.28 billion in the first eight months The US is concerned about a widening of its trade deficit with India as the …

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 …

India-U.S. relationship has moved in a positive direction, says USISPF chief
1 year, 1 month ago

India-U.S. relationship has moved in a positive direction, says USISPF chief

The Hindu  

The relationship between India and the U.S. has moved in a positive direction ranging from trade to defence and the two nations have shown a sense of deep understating of each other's differences, the head of a top India-centric business and strategic group has said. "When you look at it from the geopolitical QUAD perspective, there's more alignment between the …

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 …

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 …

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-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 …

India's Defence Journey: From Importer to Export Powerhouse
1 year, 4 months ago

India's Defence Journey: From Importer to Export Powerhouse

News 18  

India’s defence manufacturing sector has witnessed a remarkable transformation in recent years, with a strategic shift from being a major importer to a budding exporter. India will soon be the world’s largest defence manufacturing base.” Pro-active policy Under the Modi government, there have been active measures taken to drive indigenisation and promote exports, while reducing defence imports. Major export destinations …

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 …

INDUS-X: India, US to expand strategic technology partnership and defence industrial cooperation
1 year, 6 months ago

INDUS-X: India, US to expand strategic technology partnership and defence industrial cooperation

Firstpost  

With an aim to expand the strategic technology partnership and defence industrial cooperation between the two countries, India-US Defence Acceleration Ecosystem was launched by the defence departments of India and the US on Wednesday, informed an official press release. Several Industry and Academia-led initiatives were also taken, under which the Indian and US defence firms intend to identify opportunities to …

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 …

Jumpstarting the next phase of U.S.-India defence ties
1 year, 6 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 …

Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin
1 year, 7 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 …

India, U.S. close in on jet engine deal, conclude roadmap for Defence Industrial Cooperation
1 year, 7 months ago

India, U.S. close in on jet engine deal, conclude roadmap for Defence Industrial Cooperation

The Hindu  

India and the U.S. have agreed to initiate negotiations for a ‘Security of Supply’ arrangement and a ‘Reciprocal Defence Procurement’ agreement which will promote long-term supply chain stability as defence sources said on Monday that the deal for assembling the General Electric GE-414 jet in India is “almost done” with expectations that it could be concluded during the upcoming visit …

‘India-US strengthen defence ties for free Indo-Pacific,’ says Rajnath Singh
1 year, 7 months ago

‘India-US strengthen defence ties for free Indo-Pacific,’ says Rajnath Singh

Live Mint  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday engaged in extensive discussions with US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin. According to Rajnath Singh the partnership between India and the US is "critical" for ensuring a “free, open and rules-bound Indo-Pacific region.” In another tweet, the defence minister stated, “India-US partnership is critical for ensuring a free, open and rules-bound Indo-Pacific region. We …

India, US agree on roadmap for defence industry cooperation
1 year, 7 months ago

India, US agree on roadmap for defence industry cooperation

Al Jazeera  

Agreement comes weeks before Indian PM Narendra Modi visits Washington for an official state visit and talks with US President Joe Biden. India and the United States have concluded a roadmap for defence industry cooperation for the next few years, the Indian government says – a move expected to bolster New Delhi’s defence manufacturing ambitions. The agreement comes weeks before …

India-US deepen ties, first strategic trade dialogue on June 4-5
1 year, 8 months ago

India-US deepen ties, first strategic trade dialogue on June 4-5

Hindustan Times  

Expanding their multi-level engagement, India and US will hold the first meeting of Strategic Trade Dialogue on June 4-5 to implement the outcomes of the initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology by streamlining export controls, enhancing high-tech commerce and facilitating tech transfer between the two countries. File photo of US President Joe Biden and Indian PM Narendra Modi The first …

US Says Committed to Advancing Economic Growth with India
1 year, 8 months ago

US Says Committed to Advancing Economic Growth with India

News 18  

The Biden administration is committed to working together with India in groups like the Quad to advance economic growth and expand bilateral cooperation, the White House has said. “The United States and India have a strong bilateral relationship and that’s including trade as well, trade relationship,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters at her daily news conference on …

US want to deepen global strategic partnership with India
1 year, 10 months ago

US want to deepen global strategic partnership with India

Live Mint  

The US on Thursday has reiterated that India is a global strategic partner of America. The statement came by US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price while replying on the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's recent visit to India and his audience with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. However, he further added, “But ultimately these are decisions that India and Pakistan …

OPINION: India-Canada Ties Now Ripe for FTA And Indo-Pacific Partnership
1 year, 10 months ago

OPINION: India-Canada Ties Now Ripe for FTA And Indo-Pacific Partnership

ABP News  

Indo-Canada relations have been on an upswing. Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly visited India last week to participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting only around a month after she visited New Delhi for a bilateral. The recent Foreign Minister’s Meeting as part of the ongoing G20 presidency brought several foreign ministers to India and gave an opportunity for significant …

India Is A Global Strategic Partner Of United States: US State Department
1 year, 10 months ago

India Is A Global Strategic Partner Of United States: US State Department

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Biden administration on Monday said that India is a global strategic partner of the United States, as Secretary of State Tony Blinken left for New Delhi to attend a host of key conferences including the G-20 foreign ministers' meeting. "We share a vision with India of a free and open Indo-Pacific, and India is a key partner …

India is a global strategic partner of U.S., says official
1 year, 10 months ago

India is a global strategic partner of U.S., says official

The Hindu  

India is a global strategic partner of the United States, the Biden administration said on February 27 as Secretary of State Tony Blinken left for New Delhi to attend a host of key conferences including the G-20 Foreign Ministers' meeting. "We share a vision with India of a free and open Indo-Pacific, and India is a key partner of ours …

US Looking Forward To Continue To Develop, Foster Relationship With Indian Military: Pentagon
1 year, 10 months ago

US Looking Forward To Continue To Develop, Foster Relationship With Indian Military: Pentagon

ABP News  

New Delhi: The United States of America is looking forward to continuing to develop and build relationship with the Indian military, said Pentagon Press Secretary, as quoted by ANI. Admitting that India and the US enjoy a good partnership, Pentagon Press Secretary, US Brigadier General Pat Ryder said on Friday, "US and India enjoy a good partnership. "Alongside our international …

Pentagon asserts US wants to be India's 'premier partner' in its remarkable growth story | DETAILS
1 year, 11 months ago

Pentagon asserts US wants to be India's 'premier partner' in its remarkable growth story | DETAILS

India TV News  

India-US relations: The Pentagon stated that the United States wants to be India's "premier partner" in its remarkable growth story as well as its "first choice" security partner. Brig Gen Patrick Ryder, the Pentagon's press secretary, made these comments on Wednesday in response to a query regarding the recently announced India-US initiative on vital emerging technologies, which includes a sizable …

India important partner of choice for US: Biden admin
1 year, 11 months ago

India important partner of choice for US: Biden admin

India TV News  

India is an important partner of choice for the United States, the Biden Administration has said ahead of the crucial visit of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval for talks with the top American leadership, including his counterpart Jake Sullivan. “India is an important partner of choice for the United States in a number of spaces, and that includes trade cooperation,” …

Strengthening India-Japan Defence Cooperation: A Look Beyond Quad
1 year, 11 months ago

Strengthening India-Japan Defence Cooperation: A Look Beyond Quad

News 18  

In recent years, New Delhi and Tokyo have intensified their aspirations to assume a greater role in providing security for the Indo-Pacific region. India and Japan are holding their maiden joint air exercise, Veer Guardian 2023 from 12 to 26 January, which seeks to promote air defence cooperation between the two sides. Veer Guardian 2023: Maiden Indo-Japan Air Combat Exercise …

Mutual benefit: On India-U.S. cooperation on trade
2 years, 2 months ago

Mutual benefit: On India-U.S. cooperation on trade

The Hindu  

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to India last week highlights the renewed focus in the U.S. on strengthening economic ties with Asia’s third-largest economy and ‘one of America’s indispensable partners’. Ms. Yellen’s visit also highlights the opportunities and challenges in the bilateral economic relationship, especially as the current dispensation in Washington moves to mend the ruptures caused by the Trump …

We want to be the partner of choice for India: U.S. defence official
2 years, 2 months ago

We want to be the partner of choice for India: U.S. defence official

The Hindu  

“We want to be the partner of choice for India,” said a senior U.S. defence official on Wednesday while stating that they are the best partner when it comes to sharing high-end technology and next-generation equipment in the backdrop of India diversifying its military arsenal from heavy dependence on Russia. My focus is on how to take that forward,” said …

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

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