US partnering with India to enable it to play 'broader stabilising role' in Indo-Pacific region: Pentagon
2 years, 1 month ago

US partnering with India to enable it to play 'broader stabilising role' in Indo-Pacific region: Pentagon

Firstpost  

The US will partner India to help New Delhi play a “broader stabilising role” in the strategic Indo-Pacific region, a senior defence official from the Pentagon has said. Washington: The US will partner India to help New Delhi play a “broader stabilising role” in the strategic Indo-Pacific region, a senior defence official from the Pentagon has said. “As India is taking a look at how it accelerates its own defence modernisation, in order to expand the role that it already plays as what I would describe as a net security provider in the Indian Ocean region, but more broadly in the Indo-Pacific, the United States wants to make sure that we are partnering with India to better enable it to play that broader stabilising role in the region,” a senior defence official told PTI on Saturday. “Agreeing to those bilateral defence space and AI dialogues that we’ll be having together, we see all of that work is really supporting the broader effort that the White House is leading on US India work on critical and emerging technologies,” the official said.

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India-US defence relationship advancing in terrific, exciting ways: Pentagon
4 days, 23 hours 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 …

What the Biden years meant for New Delhi
2 weeks ago

What the Biden years meant for New Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Joe Biden gave India one of its biggest recent diplomatic wins. Biden supported India’s flagship digital public infrastructure, allowing its inclusion in multilateral statements, overriding sceptical voices in his own setup. The US is playing a “double game” and has undermined India by its official statements expressing concern about Indian democracy; it has undermined India’s internal security interests by giving …

Where America and India will meet, differ
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

US-India Relations Expanded, Improved Under Biden Administration, Says US Defence Secretary
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US-India Relations Expanded, Improved Under Biden Administration, Says US Defence Secretary

ABP News  

Washington, Nov 9 The Biden Administration in the last four years has expanded America’s relationship with India, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said. Austin said that America's relationship with India has improved under the Biden administration. So, despite supporting and managing security assistance to Ukraine, and also supporting Israel's efforts to defend its sovereign territory, we've been able to maintain …

The Evolution of U.S.-India Relations: From Scepticism to Strategic Alliance
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Evolution of U.S.-India Relations: From Scepticism to Strategic Alliance

India Today  

The article explores the evolution of U.S.-India relations over the decades, highlighting the shifting approaches of presidents and the impact of historical events on the bilateral partnership. From Clinton's strategic engagement to Bush's nuclear landmark agreement, the relationship has undergone significant transformations. Obama's outreach and Carter's cautious approach have shaped the current dynamic, with both nations acknowledging their shared values …

New grammar of India-US relations
3 months 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 …

China and Russia concerned about growing India-US relationship, says top American diplomat
3 months, 1 week ago

China and Russia concerned about growing India-US relationship, says top American diplomat

India TV News  

Washington: Richard Verma, the US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, asserted that China and Russia were concerned about the growing India-US relationship because the latter promotes inclusivity, peace and the peaceful resolution of disputes. Verma further said the uniqueness of India-US relations is why President Joe Biden has described it as the "defining relationship of this century". …

With an eye on Indo-Pacific, Germany seeks greater defence ties with India
3 months, 2 weeks ago

With an eye on Indo-Pacific, Germany seeks greater defence ties with India

The Hindu  

In mid-August, India witnessed one of the most extensive multilateral air exercises hosted by the Indian Air Force called Tarang Shakti. During the Indo-German intergovernmental consultations in 2019, the two countries decided to further deepen bilateral defence ties, with Germany working towards facilitating the export of military equipment with India. To be frank, Germany just woke up, as compared to …

US wants to work with India to address key global problems: Top Biden official
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US wants to work with India to address key global problems: Top Biden official

India TV News  

Washington: The US is keen on working with India to address some of the key global problems, including in areas like healthcare, clean energy and climate change, a top Biden administration official has said. “It's not about what India needs help with, as much as how the US and India are working together to address problems,” Biswal told PTI in …

South Korea committed to active role in “establishing new norms” including through cooperation with the Quad: Envoy
3 months, 3 weeks ago

South Korea committed to active role in “establishing new norms” including through cooperation with the Quad: Envoy

The Hindu  

Korea has embarked on its journey to become a “global pivotal state” and is committed to playing an active role in “establishing new norms” by participating in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework and fostering cooperation with the Quad, South Korean Envoy Chang Jae-Bok said on Wednesday while also noting that India is also strengthening connections with regional partners through initiatives such …

India plays opportunistic game in US: China Daily editorial
4 months 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 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
4 months 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 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?
4 months, 3 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 …

India to remain strategic partner despite concerns over its ties with Russia: U.S.
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India to remain strategic partner despite concerns over its ties with Russia: U.S.

The Hindu  

India will continue to be a strategic partner for the U.S. despite concerns over its ties with Russia, the Biden Administration has said. On the other hand, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters at his daily news conference that the US has been quite clear about its "concerns about India's relationship with Russia." India has been stoutly defending …

India-Pakistan relations: US says, ‘We will continue to…’
5 months, 3 weeks 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
5 months, 4 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 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 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 …

‘In these troubled times, U.S. and India have emerged as likeminded and trusted partners’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

The U.S.-India Major Defense Partnership has become a pillar of global peace and security, says U.S. Rear Admiral Michael Baker during the ‘Partners in Progress’ symposium highlighting U.S.-India, Indo-Pacific defense ties in Bengaluru. “In these troubled times, when the world is going through struggles and contestations, U.S. and India have emerged as likeminded and trusted partners,” said Assistant Chief of …

Third term for Modi likely to see closer defense ties with US as India’s rivalry with China grows
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

U.S.-India ties based on common vision and values: U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin
6 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S.-India ties based on common vision and values: U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin

The Hindu  

Defence Secretary Lloyd J. Austin on June 1 said the U.S.-India ties are based on a common vision and common values and the momentum in the relationship is not only going to continue but will pick up speed. “So, I believe the momentum that we see is not only going to continue but, at a point, it will pick up …

US-India ties: US recognises India as ‘strategic partner’ and ‘world’s largest democracy’
8 months, 1 week ago

US-India ties: US recognises India as ‘strategic partner’ and ‘world’s largest democracy’

Live Mint  

India is the world's largest democracy, said the US Department of State Spokesperson, Matthew Miller while reaffirming America's relations with the country and calling it an important “strategic partner” of the United States. His remarks came when Miller was put on the spot to address recent publications alleging “concerns about democratic backsliding in India” and the US navigating the relationship …

India-US partnership: Deeper but challenges of mutual expectations remain
8 months, 3 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 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 …

India-US ties: Beyond fleeting expediencies
10 months, 1 week ago

India-US ties: Beyond fleeting expediencies

Hindustan Times  

As 2024 unfolds, the US and China appear to be dialling down on tensions. Most recently, even as the US, Japan and the ROK held an “informal” trilateral summit during the APEC meeting in San Francisco in November last year, the foreign ministers of the ROK and Japan also met with their Chinese counterparts in Busan later that month. The …

India-U.S. cooperation will act as force multiplier for rules-based world order: Rajnath
10 months, 3 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, 1 week 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
11 months, 2 weeks 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 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 …

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

India and U.S. can resolve differences, say Jaishankar, Finer
1 year ago

India and U.S. can resolve differences, say Jaishankar, Finer

The Hindu  

Despite many differences in their relationship, India and the U.S. have been able to surmount all challenges, said the two sides after a visit to New Delhi by U.S. Principal Deputy National Security Adviser Jonathan Finer, the first high-level meetings since the U.S. indictment linked an Indian government official to an assassination plot last week. Significantly, Mr. Finer, who led …

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 …

DC Edit | India, US deepen defence ties
1 year, 1 month ago

DC Edit | India, US deepen defence ties

Deccan Chronicle  

India has sent out a very clear message to China, which predictably is fuming. By hosting the 2+2 meet among the Indian defence and foreign ministers Rajnath Singh and S. Jaishankar and their US counterparts Lloyd J. Austin III and Antony Blinken, India has emphasised that it will be aligning more and more with the USA. Much of the technology …

K.C. Singh | India's challenges amidst shifting global equations
1 year, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 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 remains a strategic partner: White House
1 year, 1 month ago

India remains a strategic partner: White House

The Hindu  

India remains a strategic partner for the United States, the White House said on November 8 adding that it is for New Delhi to decide what their stance is going to be on any particular crisis or contingency around the world including the Middle East. "India is a key strategic partner, and I think you saw that on full display …

On India-US ties, S Jaishankar's 'not merely clearing obstacles' remarks at HTLS 2023
1 year, 1 month ago

On India-US ties, S Jaishankar's 'not merely clearing obstacles' remarks at HTLS 2023

Hindustan Times  

Today, India is much more ambitious than it was two decades ago and the H1B visa brought India to a certain zone of awareness and understanding in the US, minister of external affairs minister S Jaishankar said at the 21st edition of Hindustan Times Leadership Summit on Saturday. Minister of external affairs minister S Jaishankar said at the 21st edition …

HTLS | China’s actions across Indo-Pacific to bring US closer to India: Experts
1 year, 1 month ago

HTLS | China’s actions across Indo-Pacific to bring US closer to India: Experts

Hindustan Times  

China’s assertive actions across the Indo-Pacific are set to bring the US closer to regional partners such as India, who are also better placed to win the race to develop the next generation of critical technologies, experts said during a session at the 21st edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit on Saturday. Referring to the India-China military standoff on …

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 …

The US is welcomed in the Indo-Pacific region and should do more, ambassador to Japan says
1 year, 2 months ago

The US is welcomed in the Indo-Pacific region and should do more, ambassador to Japan says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The United States is welcomed in the Indo-Pacific region and needs to update its approach to have stronger presence there to counter China’s influence, said the top American diplomat to Tokyo. Speaking at the Asia Society Policy Institute in New York on Friday, Rahm Emanuel, the U.S. ambassador to Japan, said the region is turning to the U.S. …

US will continue to foster stronger defence partnership with India: Pentagon
1 year, 2 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, 2 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 …

US 'is adjusting to a multipolar world', says Jaishankar
1 year, 2 months ago

US 'is adjusting to a multipolar world', says Jaishankar

India Today  

The United States is actively seeking to shape what would be the poles and what would be the weight of the poles and the manner in which it would benefit the US, Jaishankar said during a conversation at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York on Tuesday. Jaishankar said while the United States may not use that term, it …

India Will Uphold A Free, Stable Indo-Pacific, Says Army Chief
1 year, 2 months ago

India Will Uphold A Free, Stable Indo-Pacific, Says Army Chief

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Indian Army chief Gen. Manoj Pande on Tuesday told the Army Chiefs from the Indo-Pacific region that India was committed to maintaining a free and stable Indo-Pacific where the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations are respected. "While efforts by countries are converging towards effecting a free and stable Indo-Pacific, yet we are witnessing manifestations of inter-state …

Tech, defence US-India pacts on track: Official
1 year, 3 months ago

Tech, defence US-India pacts on track: Official

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: The United States-India initiatives to elevate and expand strategic technology partnership and defence industrial cooperation between the governments, businesses and academic institutions of the two countries are making steady progress, according to top US officials. When Deccan Chronicle asked them about the recent initiatives of US-India and how they are being translated into action, Dr Seth Center said, “National …

U.S. in active talks with India to look at producing military systems: Pentagon official
1 year, 3 months ago

U.S. in active talks with India to look at producing military systems: Pentagon official

The Hindu  

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 Mr. …

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