Defence cooperation: India to place liaison officers in US commands
1 year, 6 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 and Modi. The agreement to place three Indian liaison officers in US commands for the first time – deepening our partnership and critical information sharing", it said. Biden and Modi also welcomed India's emergence as a hub for maintenance and repair for forward deployed US Navy assets and the conclusion of master ship repair agreements with Indian shipyards.

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

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

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

NSA Sullivan to Visit New Delhi to Engage New Govt on Shared India-US Priorities: White House
6 months, 2 weeks ago

NSA Sullivan to Visit New Delhi to Engage New Govt on Shared India-US Priorities: White House

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: US President Joe Biden's National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will visit India to engage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led new government on shared priorities, including the trusted, strategic technology partnership, the White House said, as the two top leaders seek to deepen the bilateral partnership. Sullivan's visit was discussed during the phone call President Biden made to Prime Minister …

A layered relationship
1 year, 1 month 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 …

India, US hold 2+2 ministerial dialogue
1 year, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 2 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 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 …

Artificial Intelligence, Defence, Nuclear Energy: Highlights of Modi, Biden Joint Statement
1 year, 3 months ago

Artificial Intelligence, Defence, Nuclear Energy: Highlights of Modi, Biden Joint Statement

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden held a bilateral meeting in Delhi on the sidelines of the G20 summit and discussed various topics such as technology, artificial intelligence, nuclear energy, defence to further strengthen India-US ties. A joint statement issued after bilateral talks between the two leaders also said that PM Modi looked forward to welcoming the …

India-US to step up space cooperation during PM Modi visit
1 year, 6 months ago

India-US to step up space cooperation during PM Modi visit

Hindustan Times  

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Washington DC on June 22, India and the United States will step up their space-related collaboration in three areas of human space flight, planetary defence, and commercial space activity, people familiar with the discussions said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the US next week The two countries are also …

PM Modi's US Visit Will See 'Action-Oriented' Defence Partnership
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi's US Visit Will See 'Action-Oriented' Defence Partnership

ABP News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first state visit to the US will see the heralding of "action-oriented" defence partnership even as both sides are poised to take the bilateral ties to the next level in terms of technology sharing, ABP Live has learnt. Defence partnership will take centre-stage during the bilateral talks between PM Modi and US President Joe …

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 …

US lawmaker calls for immediate defence ties with India
1 year, 6 months ago

US lawmaker calls for immediate defence ties with India

Live Mint  

US Representative Richard McCormick has stressed the importance of closer economic and strategic ties between the United States and India. He highlighted India's strategic location near China, Pakistan and Bangladesh and emphasised the need for a strong partnership to address regional challenges effectively. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Washington, the US is reportedly urging India to finalise …

US-India have terrific cooperation, significant defence ties in QUAD, White House ahead of PM Modi's visit
1 year, 6 months ago

US-India have terrific cooperation, significant defence ties in QUAD, White House ahead of PM Modi's visit

Live Mint  

The USA and India share a ‘significant defence partnership’ and ‘terrific cooperation’ in Quad, USNSC Coordinator said ahead of PM Modi's visit to the USA India and the USA have a ‘significant defence partnership' and ‘terrific cooperation’ in QUAD, across the Indo-Pacific with India, said USNSC Coordinator, John Kirby on Monday, ahead of PM Modi's visit to the USA. Highlighting …

US-India have terrific cooperation, significant defence ties in QUAD,White House
1 year, 6 months ago

US-India have terrific cooperation, significant defence ties in QUAD,White House

Live Mint  

India and the USA have a ‘significant defence partnership' and ‘terrific cooperation’ in QUAD, across the Indo-Pacific with India, said USNSC Coordinator, John Kirby on Monday, ahead of PM Modi's visit to the USA. He also said that the US is looking forward to having Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "As you know, the United States has a significant defence partnership …

Defence, Dialogue, AI: The Roadmap for India-US Strategic Ties
1 year, 6 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, 6 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, 6 months ago

Rajnath Singh holds talks with US defence secretary Lloyd Austin

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday held wide-ranging talks with US defence secretary Lloyd Austin focusing on crucial aspects of the India-US defence relationship and the regional security landscape, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. The two sides discussed a substantial range of bilateral defence cooperation issues, with particular focus on identifying ways to strengthen industrial cooperation,” the defence …

India, U.S. close in on jet engine deal, conclude roadmap for Defence Industrial Cooperation
1 year, 6 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, Maldives hold 4th Defence Corporation Dialogue in Male
1 year, 9 months ago

India, Maldives hold 4th Defence Corporation Dialogue in Male

India Today  

India and the Maldives conducted the 4th Defence Cooperation Dialogue in Male, Maldives on Sunday. The event was co-chaired by Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and his Maldivian counterpart, Defence Force Chief, Maldives National Defence Forces Major General Abdulla Shamaal. During the interaction, the two nations reviewed the ongoing bilateral defence cooperation activities and both sides apparently expressed satisfaction at the …

Pentagon asserts US wants to be India's 'premier partner' in its remarkable growth story | DETAILS
1 year, 10 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 …

We want to be the partner of choice for India: U.S. defence official
2 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

Jaishankar, Austin discuss opportunities for bilateral defence industrial cooperation
2 years, 2 months ago

Jaishankar, Austin discuss opportunities for bilateral defence industrial cooperation

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on September 26 discussed new opportunities for bilateral defence industrial cooperation, a move which Pentagon said would enhance New Delhi's contribution as a regional security provider. The two leaders reviewed priority lines of effort to deepen bilateral defense cooperation, as the United States and India progress toward a more …

US, India share ‘very close’ defence relationship: Pentagon
2 years, 3 months ago

US, India share ‘very close’ defence relationship: Pentagon

Live Mint  

The Pentagon has stated that India and the United States have a close defence partnership. India is a sovereign country and may choose its own partners with whom to conduct exercises, said Pentagon spokesman Brig Gen Patrick Ryder at his news conference on September 13. Within the seven days, the Indian Army contingent, consisting of soldiers from the 7/8 Gorkha …

Committed to making India-U.S. ties among closest on earth: Biden tells Modi
2 years, 6 months ago

Committed to making India-U.S. ties among closest on earth: Biden tells Modi

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he is committed to making America’s partnership with India among the closest on earth, saying there is so much that the two countries can and will do together. President Biden, during a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Modi after the Quad summit, praised India’s Covid …

Rajnath Singh, US counterpart Lloyd Austin review defence cooperation, regional security
2 years, 8 months ago

Rajnath Singh, US counterpart Lloyd Austin review defence cooperation, regional security

India Today  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar and a high-level delegation, on Monday held a meeting with Secretary of Defence of the United States Lloyd Austin, accompanied by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and other senior officials in Pentagon. We reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral defence cooperation and the regional security situation," Rajnath …

Indo-US defence ties to stay on ambitious course, says Pentagon
2 years, 8 months ago

Indo-US defence ties to stay on ambitious course, says Pentagon

Firstpost  

The Pentagon made the remark ahead of the April 11, 2+2, fourth ministerial dialogue in which Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken will host Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and EAM S Jaishankar. Washington: Bound by shared values and a common vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific region, the United States and India will continue to …

US, UK commit to enhanced India ties in Indo-Pacific talks
2 years, 9 months ago

US, UK commit to enhanced India ties in Indo-Pacific talks

India TV News  

Highlights US, UK have committed to coordinate the implementation of their respective Indo-Pacific strategies. “US and UK officials committed to coordinate implementation of the US Indo-Pacific Strategy and the UK’s Indo-Pacific tilt, as set out in its Integrated Review… They agreed to pursue positive economic engagement in the Indo-Pacific, including through supporting just green transitions as part of the Clean …

From Afghanistan to cross-border terrorism, here's what Modi and Biden discussed at White House meet
3 years, 2 months ago

From Afghanistan to cross-border terrorism, here's what Modi and Biden discussed at White House meet

Firstpost  

Narendra Modi and Joe Biden expressed “deep pride” and appreciation about their nations’ close cooperation to fight the deadly COVID-19 pandemic In a US-India Joint Leaders’ Statement issued after the first in-person bilateral meeting between US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House on Friday, the two leaders discussed various issues — from Afghanistan to …

US reaffirms its strong defence relationship with India
3 years, 3 months ago

US reaffirms its strong defence relationship with India

India TV News  

India and the United States on Friday reaffirmed the strength of their defence relationship underscoring their commitment to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation for a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin H Kahl met visiting Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla to reaffirm the strength of the defence relationship between the US and India, Defence …

U.S. reaffirms strong defence relationship with India
3 years, 3 months ago

U.S. reaffirms strong defence relationship with India

The Hindu  

India and the United States on September 3 reaffirmed the strength of their defence relationship underscoring commitment to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation for a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin H. Kahl met visiting Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla to reaffirm the strength of the defence relationship between the U.S. and India, Defence …

Recommendations for India-US development cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
3 years, 4 months ago

Recommendations for India-US development cooperation in the Indo-Pacific

Hindustan Times  

As the Indo-Pacific construct is internationalised through bilateral and plurilateral arrangements between regional and extra-regional powers, critics say the overt securitisation of the region has spurred the return of a “Cold War mentality”. PREMIUM The success of India-US defence cooperation offers lessons for bolstering bilateral development cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. For instance, the 2016 India- US joint statement affirmed the …

‘Conveyed Regards to Prez Biden’: PM Modi Meets US Def Sec Austin
3 years, 9 months ago

‘Conveyed Regards to Prez Biden’: PM Modi Meets US Def Sec Austin

The Quint  

American President Biden too recently held a virtual summit with other Quad leaders – India, Australia and Japan – where they discussed security issues in the face of Chinese aggressive actions. As per IANS, outlining Austin's agenda in India, Acting Assistant Defence Secretary for Indo-Pacific, David F Helvey, had formerly shared that he will "discuss operationalising the major defence partnership …

India-US Fully Committed to Further Strengthening Ties: India's Envoy
3 years, 10 months ago

India-US Fully Committed to Further Strengthening Ties: India's Envoy

News 18  

India and the US both are fully committed to further strengthening their strategic bilateral ties to the next level and the recent conversations between the top officials of the two countries have been very warm and forward-looking, India’s top diplomat here has said. “Prime Minister Modi spoke to President-elect Biden on 17 November in which the two leaders reiterated their …

Rajnath Singh speaks to US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin; discusses regional and global issues
3 years, 10 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. …

Amid China Conflict, Indo-US Strategic & Defence Cooperation to Expand Under President Joe Biden: Experts
3 years, 11 months ago

Amid China Conflict, Indo-US Strategic & Defence Cooperation to Expand Under President Joe Biden: Experts

News 18  

The broad trajectory of strategic and defence cooperation between India and the US is expected to expand under Joe Biden’s presidency in the face of growing challenges emanating from China, former diplomats and security experts said on Wednesday as the Democrat became the 46th President of the United States. Former diplomat Arun Singh, who served as Indian envoy to the …

India, US sign key defence pact to share geo-spatial data and critical military information for co-operation
4 years, 1 month 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, US to sign landmark defence pact to share high-end military technology, logistics today
4 years, 1 month ago

India, US to sign landmark defence pact to share high-end military technology, logistics today

Firstpost  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with his US counterpart Mark T Esper on Monday as part of the 2+2 dialogue, and they briefly discussed the issue of India’s border row with China New Delhi: India and the US will ink a landmark defence pact on Tuesday that will provide for sharing of high-end military technology, logistics and geospatial maps between …

2+2 Ministerial dialogue | India to sign geo-spatial cooperation BECA with U.S.
4 years, 1 month 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 India-US Ministerial to Review Accomplishments, Lay Down Next Steps for Global Cooperation: Official
4 years, 1 month ago

2+2 India-US Ministerial to Review Accomplishments, Lay Down Next Steps for Global Cooperation: Official

News 18  

The 2+2 India-US ministerial in New Delhi next week would review the accomplishments and lay down the next steps for the global cooperation between the two largest democracies in the world, a senior Trump administration official has said. “The 2+2 ministerial will serve as a capstone to review our many accomplishments as well as lay down next steps for the …

U.S.-India 2+2 talks will focus on regional issues
4 years, 2 months ago

U.S.-India 2+2 talks will focus on regional issues

The Hindu  

India and the U.S. will discuss “salient regional” issues when U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and U.S. Defence Secretary travel to India next week for the “2+2 Ministerial dialogue”, the government said on Thursday, in an indication that ties with China will be on the agenda for talks on October 27. In addition, both sides will also exchange views …

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