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Rajnath Singh Meets US Secretary Of Defence On Sidelines Of 11th ASEAN Meet

The Defence Minister expressed gratitude to Secretary Austin for his contribution in defence partnership. New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin on the sidelines of the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM)-Plus in Vientiane, Lao PDR, on November 21, according to a release from the Ministry of Defence. The two leaders praised the progress…

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US Defence Secretary Austin arrives in India, to hold talks with Rajnath Singh

China's aggressive behaviour in the Indo-Pacific as well as along the LAC and ways to combat the threat of terrorism are also likely to figure in the discussions between Singh and Austin.

NEW DELHI: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in India on Sunday on a two-day visit to explore ways to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, especially in areas of transfer of critical technologies for co-development of military hardware.

Secretary Austin’s trip comes over two weeks ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Washington during which the two sides are expected to unveil initiatives to expand the India-US global strategic partnership.

“I’m returning to India to meet with key leaders for discussions about strengthening our Major Defense Partnership. Together, we’re advancing a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific,” the US defence secretary tweeted shortly after landing in New Delhi.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Austin are set to discuss in their talks on Monday General Electric’s proposal to share technology with India for fighter jet engines and New Delhi’s plan to procure 30 MQ-9B armed drones at a cost of over USD 3 billion from US defence major General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc besides other issues, people familiar with the matter said.

India has been looking at manufacturing of jet engines in India under the framework of technology transfer to power its fighter aircraft.

In June 2016, the US designated India a “Major Defence Partner” paving the way for sharing of critical military equipment and technology.

China’s aggressive behaviour in the Indo-Pacific as well as along the Line of Actual Control and ways to combat the threat of terrorism are also likely to figure in the discussions between Singh and Austin.

The US Defence Secretary arrived from Singapore. It is Secretary Austin’s second visit to India. His previous trip to India was in March 2021.

In his address at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Friday, the US defence secretary said, “Our Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology with India lets us explore new ways to co-develop key defence platforms.”

Austin said the US is “stepping up planning, and coordination, and training with our friends from the East China Sea to the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean.”

“That includes staunch allies such as Australia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Philippines, and Thailand. And it includes as well such valued partners as India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and clearly our hosts here today in Singapore,” he said.

In a major move, President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Modi announced in May last year that the US-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) to elevate and expand the strategic technology partnership and defence industrial cooperation between the two countries.

The iCET is expected to forge closer linkages between the government, academia and industry of the two countries in areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, 5G and 6G, biotech, space and semiconductors.

On Saturday, Austin tweeted that he was deeply saddened by the train accident in Balasore.

“Deeply saddened to hear of the tragedy in Balasore. Our hearts go out to our partners in India. I will convey our condolences in person when I meet with senior leaders in India in the coming days,” he said.

Replying to the tweet, Singh said: “Deeply touched by your condolences. Thanks for your support. Looking forward to meet you tomorrow.”

The India-US defence and strategic ties have been on an upswing in the last few years.

The two countries have inked key defence and security pacts over the past few years, including the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) in 2016 that allows their militaries to use each other’s bases for repair and replenishment of supplies.

The two sides also signed COMCASA (Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement) in 2018 which provides for interoperability between the two militaries and provides for the sale of high-end technology from the US to India.

In October 2020, India and the US sealed the BECA (Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement) agreement to further boost bilateral defence ties.

The pact provides for sharing of high-end military technology, logistics and geospatial maps between the two countries.

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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Indian Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh

View Online IMMEDIATE RELEASE Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call With Indian Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh March 18, 2024 Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a call today with India’s Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh to discuss growing momentum in the Major Defense Partnership…

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Deepening the U.S.-India Defense Partnership: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh Hold Talks in New Delhi

Nov. 10, 2023 | By Joseph Clark , DOD News

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India-US 2+2 meeting to be held in November second week

India-US 2+2 meeting 2023: Amid the ongoing global turbulence, India and the US are scheduled to hold the 2+2 meeting in New Delhi around November 9-10. The US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken are scheduled to meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in the national capital, officials told media. During the meeting,…

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India-US 2+2 security dialogue to be held in November second week

India-US 2+2 security dialogue to be held in November second week #India #USA #defence #defense #defencenews #defencestar #defenceblog #airforce #army #navy #military #China #RussiaUkraine #war

India-US 2+2 meeting: Amid the ongoing global turbulence, India and the US are scheduled to hold the 2+2 meeting in New Delhi around November 9-10. The US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken are scheduled to meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in the national capital, officials told media. During the meeting, the…

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Rajnath Singh: US defence secretary in India, talks with defence minister | India News

NEW DELHI: US defence secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in India on Sunday on a two-day visit to explore ways to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, especially in areas of transfer of critical technologies for co-development of military hardware.Austin’s trip comes over two weeks ahead of PM Modi’s state visit to Washington during which the two sides are expected to unveil initiatives…

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US defence secretary in India, talks with defence minister Rajnath Singh | India News

NEW DELHI: US defence secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in India on Sunday on a two-day visit to explore ways to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, especially in areas of transfer of critical technologies for co-development of military hardware.Austin’s trip comes over two weeks ahead of PM Modi’s state visit to Washington during which the two sides are expected to unveil initiatives…

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चीन सीमा पर हरकत करता है तो अमेरिका देगा भारत का साथ...राजनाथ से वार्ता में ऑस्टिन का वादा

चीन सीमा पर हरकत करता है तो अमेरिका देगा भारत का साथ…राजनाथ से वार्ता में ऑस्टिन का वादा

नई दिल्ली: अमेरिकी रक्षा मंत्री लॉयड ऑस्टिन ने कहा है कि अमेरिका भारत की संप्रभुता की रक्षा के लिए हमेशा उसके साथ खड़ा रहेगा। भारत और अमेरिका के बीच 2+2 मंत्रीस्तरीय वार्ता के दौरान यह दावा किया गया। लॉयड ऑस्टिन ने कहा कि भारत की उत्तरी सीमा पर चीन का खतरा है। अगर इस इलाके में चीन किसी प्रकार की उग्र रणनीति अपनाता है तो अमेरिका भारत के साथ खड़ा होगा। रूस के खिलाफ भारत के तटस्थ रवैये के बाद अमेरिकी…

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Meetings With Indian Officials

View Online IMMEDIATE RELEASE Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Meetings With Indian Officials Nov. 10, 2023 Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III co-chaired the fifth U.S.-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue alongside Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh, and Minister of External…

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India pushes back against US human rights discourse | India News - Times of India

India pushes back against US human rights discourse | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After the US said secretary of state Antony Blinken will raise the human rights issue during his visit to India this week, the government pushed back Sunday as it said India’s proud of its achievements in the domains of both human rights and democracy. While pointedly offering to “share its experiences” on issues related to human rights, the government said such issues were universal…

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US seeks a comprehensive, forward looking defence partnership with India: Austin

US seeks a comprehensive, forward looking defence partnership with India: Austin #India #USA #nationalsecurity @defence #Modi #science #china #russia #japan #australia #UK #germany #france #covid19 #Biden #Harris #merisarkar #mygov #austin #rajnathsingh

Lloyd Austin India Visit: The strong relationship between the world’s two largest democracies, India and the US, is a stronghold of a free and open Indo-Pacific region at a time when the world is facing a global pandemic and growing challenges to an open and stable international system, said US defence secretary Lloyd J Austin. Austin, who is in New Delhi to meet top Indian leadership in his…

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India a central pillar of US strategy in Indo-Pacific: Lloyd Austin

India a central pillar of US strategy in Indo-Pacific: Lloyd Austin #India #USA #nationalsecurity @defence #Modi #science #china #russia #japan #australia #UK #germany #france #covid19 #Biden #Harris @potus @secdef @secblinken @meaindia @defenceminindia

Lloyd Austin India Visit: The strong relationship between the world’s two largest democracies, India and the US, is a stronghold of a free and open Indo-Pacific region at a time when the world is facing a global pandemic and growing challenges to an open and stable international system, said US defence secretary Lloyd J Austin. Austin, who is in New Delhi to meet top Indian leadership in his…

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भारत-अमेरिका रक्षा साझेदारी को मजबूत करना बाइडेन प्रशासन की प्राथमिकता: लॉयड ऑस्टिन

भारत-अमेरिका रक्षा साझेदारी को मजबूत करना बाइडेन प्रशासन की प्राथमिकता: लॉयड ऑस्टिन

नई दिल्ली: अमेरिकी रक्षा मंत्री लॉयड ऑस्टिन ने शनिवार को कहा कि भारत और अमेरिका के बीच रक्षा साझेदारी को नये मुकाम पर ले जाना बाइडन प्रशासन की प्राथमिकता है. साथ ही, उन्होंने देशों के बीच संबंधों को स्वतंत्र एवं खुले हिंद-प्रशांत क्षेत्र के लिए महत्वपूर्ण बताया. ऑस्टिन ने रक्षा मंत्री राजनाथ सिंह के साथ कई मुद्दों पर विस्तृत वार्ता करने के बाद कहा कि भारत तेजी से बदल रहे अंतरराष्ट्रीय परिदृश्य…

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PM Modi and US Prez Biden to hold virtual meet tomorrow | World News

PM Modi and US Prez Biden to hold virtual meet tomorrow | World News

The Ukraine crisis, developments across the Indo-Pacific and measures to strengthen bilateral cooperation are expected to figure at a virtual meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden on April 11. The meeting will be held against the backdrop of differences between the two sides on the conflict in Ukraine and its fallout on the world order. In a rare expression of…