Washington:
High Minister Narendra India and President Donald Trump on Thursday (US time zone) held a bilateral assembly and vowed to advance India-US defence ties. Addressing a joint press convention after their assembly – the primary one since his inauguration on January 20 – Trump stated he was once able to promote some of the best US army prizes — F-35s – to India.
“Beginning this 12 months, we will be expanding army gross sales to India via many billions of bucks,” Trump stated.
PM Modi stated the USA has an “essential function” in India’s defence preparedness.
A very good assembly with @POTUS @realDonaldTrump on the White Area. Our talks will upload vital momentum to the India-USA friendship! %.twitter.com/lS7o4768yi
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 14, 2025
“As strategic and relied on companions, we’re actively shifting within the course of joint building, joint manufacturing and switch of generation. Within the coming time, new generation and kit will build up {our capability},” he stated.
What PM Modi, Trump Mentioned On Defence Ties
After a just about four-hour assembly on the White Area, PM Narendra Modi and Donald Trump introduced plans to signal a brand new ten-year Framework for the US-India Main Defence Partnership within the 21st Century.
The 2 leaders additionally introduced a brand new initiative – the “US-India COMPACT (Catalyzing Alternatives for Army Partnership, Sped up Trade & Generation) for the 21st Century”.
In line with the joint remark launched via the 2 international locations, in addition they spoke concerning the integration of US-origin defence pieces into India’s stock thus far, together with C-130J Tremendous Hercules, C-17 Globemaster III, P-8I Poseidon airplane; CH-47F Chinooks, MH-60R Seahawks, and AH-64E Apaches; Harpoon anti-ship missiles; M777 howitzers; and MQ-9Bs.
The USA introduced a evaluate of its coverage on freeing fifth-generation warring parties and undersea methods to India.
PM Modi and Trump introduced plans to pursue this 12 months new procurements and co-production preparations for “Javelin” Anti-Tank Guided Missiles and “Stryker” Infantry Battle Cars in India.
President Trump frequently talks about MAGA.
In India, we’re operating against a Viksit Bharat, which in American context interprets into MIGA.
And in combination, the India-USA have a MEGA partnership for prosperity!@POTUS @realDonaldTrump %.twitter.com/i7WzVrxKtv
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 14, 2025
The procurement of six extra P-8I Maritime Patrol airplane featured of their discussions.
India and the USA will evaluate their respective palms switch laws, together with Global Visitors in Hands Laws (ITAR), to streamline defence industry, generation alternate and upkeep, spare provides and in-country restore and overhaul of US-provided defence methods.
They also referred to as for opening negotiations this 12 months for a Reciprocal Defence Procurement (RDP) settlement to higher align their procurement methods and allow the reciprocal provide of defence items and products and services.
PM Modi and the USA President additionally introduced a brand new initiative – the Independent Methods Business Alliance (ASIA) – to scale business partnerships and manufacturing within the Indo-Pacific.
