The Century of America and India: Growing Together
By J.D. Vance The 21st century is going to be determined by the strength of the US-India partnership, says US Vice-President J.D. Vance in a soaring speech in Jaipur on …
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Ahead of Modi visit, India, US defence ministers focus on jet engine deal
India-US defence ties are poised to move into a higher trajectory, with the defence ministers of the two countries finalizing a roadmap for intensifying high-tech military collaborations, which will be …
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US willing to share NextGen aircraft carrier tech with India
Underlining that the “Indo-US defence ties are going to be “defining relationship of 21st century”, Defence Secretary Ashton Carter said that the US was willing to share the technology for …
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US too has suffered from terrorism emanating from Pakistan: Carter
Supporting India’s counter-terrorism measures and condemning terrorism, US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter said that the US too has suffered from terrorism emanating from Pakistan. “We too have suffered from terrorism …
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India, US set to seal logistics support pact soon
In the final days of the Obama presidency, India and the US look set to take their defence ties onto a higher trajectory, with the defence ministers of the two countries agreeing in principle to conclude a crucial Logistics Support Agreement (LSA) in the coming months.
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India’s growing influence and ambition
These developments come at a time when the United States is rebalancing towards Asia; Japan under Prime Minister Abe is modifying its post-war pacifist constitution; and most of Southeast Asia’s …
Read MoreIndia, US sign new defence framework pact, focus on co-development
In a major thrust to the India-US Strategic Partnership, the two nations signed a new 10-year defense framework agreement during an official visit of the US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter to India. The agreement builds upon the previous framework and shall guide the bilateral defense and strategic partnership for the next ten years.
The groundwork for this was done during the successful January visit of President Barack Obama to India. The agreements were signed during the meeting of Mr Carter and India’s Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar on June 3rd in New Delhi.
During Mr Carter’s visit, apart from inking the framework agreement, the two sides have agreed to expedite discussions to take forward cooperation on jet engines, aircraft carrier design and construction, and other areas. Continued bilateral cooperation in the areas of mutual interest, including maritime security and joint training in defense, was also agreed to.