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.
Historic opportunity to deepen ties and solidify India-US relationship, says Pentagon Commander
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Last Updated: Mar 10, 2021, 04:46 PM IST
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The US and Indian navies are now securely sharing information, and India has substantially increased its acquisition of US defence equipment, Admiral Philips Davidson, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, told members of the Senate Armed Services Committee here during a Congressional hearing.
USS Fort Worth docked at Chennai Port as a part of Excercise Malabar in 2015
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A top American commander on Tuesday told lawmakers that the current state of US-India relations presents a historic opportunity to deepen bilateral defence ties and solidify what he described as the ‘defining partnership of the 21st century .
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin to visit India from March 19 to 21
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Last Updated: Mar 11, 2021, 10:11 AM IST
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In Delhi, Secretary Austin will hold extensive talks with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other senior dignitaries. Both sides are expected to discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation and exchange views on regional security challenges and common interests in maintaining a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.
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US Defence Secretary Gen Lloyd J Austin will visit India from March 19 to 21 during which both sides are expected to focus on common interests in maintaining a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region, the defence ministry said on Wednesday. It said Austin s visit to India as part of his first overseas travel emphasises the strength of India-US strategic partnership.
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on India visit from March 19 - This is the first in-person visit of any Biden admin minister to India and comes just two months after the new US President took charge.
New US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to visit India this month
This will be the first in-person visit of any top Biden administration official to Delhi and come two months after the new President took charge. File photo
Updated: Mar 6, 2021, 03:54 PM IST
The New US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will be visiting India later this month. His visit will take place in the second half of March and will be part of his larger visit to Indo-Pacific countries.
This will be the first in-person visit of any top Biden administration official to Delhi and come two months after the new President took charge in Washington.