In 2016, the US recognised India as a Major Defense Partner under which Washington will continue to work toward facilitating technology sharing with India to a level commensurate with that of its closest allies and partners.
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Defence cooperation, regional security challenges to figure on the agenda
American Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will visit India from March 19 to 21 and meet Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other leaders as part of his maiden visit abroad, the Pentagon announced on Wednesday. The dates of the visit were released by the Defence Ministry. The Secretary, whose trip begins on Saturday, will also visit Japan and South Korea and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command in Hawaii. It would reinforce the U.S.’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific, the Pentagon said.
“Secretary Austin will meet his counterparts and other senior officials to discuss the importance of international defence relationships, and reinforce the United States’ commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region founded on respect for international rules, laws, and norms,” the Pentagon said.
The News Scroll 11 February 2021
Last Updated at 10:58 am | Source: PTI
India-US defence and security ties stronger than ever before: Ambassador Sandhu Outlook February 11, 2021 10:58 IST India-US defence and security ties stronger than ever before: Ambassador Sandhu outlookindia.com 1970-01-01T05:30:00+0530
By Lalit K Jha
Washington, Feb 11 (PTI) The India-US defence trade, which has grown significantly in a short span of time, now stands at USD 21 billion, India s envoy here has said, asserting that the bilateral military and security ties are stronger than ever before.
India s ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu said that India’s designation as a ‘Major Defense Partner’ and accordance of Strategic Trade Authorization-1 Status by the US and the signing of the four foundational agreements with Washington will enhance military-to-military cooperation between the two countries.
India-US defence and security ties stronger than ever before: Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu
India s ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu said that India’s designation as a ‘Major Defense Partner’ and accordance of Strategic Trade Authorization-1 Status by the US and the signing of the four foundational agreements with Washington will enhance military-to-military cooperation between the two countries. PTI February 11, 2021 / 11:09 AM IST
The India-US defence trade, which has grown significantly in a short span of time, now stands at USD 21 billion, India s envoy here has said, asserting that the bilateral military and security ties are stronger than ever before.