Standing in the way are strict U.S. rules governing export of defense technology, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). These make defense cooperation hard even with long-time U.S. allies Britain and Australia in the AUKUS deal signed earlier this year to supply the latter with nuclear-powered submarines. Ely Ratner, assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific affairs, has stressed the need to break down barriers to technology sharing with allies and partners, including India.
Allegedly, the United States has unveiled plans to sell arms to India and share sensitive military technology with the country in an effort to deepen ties
The United States unveiled agreements this week to sell weapons to India and share with it sensitive military technology, a clear sign of the Biden administration's desire to deepen ties with New Delhi to counter China's ambitions in Asia.