India-US Defence Relationship

US is pushing for the sale of F/A-18 "Super Hornet" fighter jets for the Indian Navyby Col B S Nagial (Retd)India and US conducted an air exercise in the Northeast’s Panangarh, Indian Air Force station. It is a crucial sector under the Indian Army Eastern Command, wherein the country’s strike corps for our adversary is located. This exercise will see the involvement of both transport aircrafts

April 23, 2023
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TEJAS Fighter ‘Starts Taking Down’ Russian Su-30MKI And MiG-29K: International Media

Courtesy: Kunal Biswas       Figuratively speaking, Russian fighters Su-30MKI and MiG-29 are beginning to lose to the Indian fighter TEJAS MK-1 and its subsequent series. On the political scene, and on the local market, the domestic fighter is getting or is about to get, a lot of support.Although the Russian origin Su-30MKI is under Indian production built under license agreement by Hindustan

April 22, 2023
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India Is The Most Important Bulwark Against China: Expert

Washington: Under President Xi Jinping, China has grown more militaristic, aggressive, and hostile, however, India will be one key to countering China, reported Washington Examiner."The United States increasingly supports Taiwan and bolsters Australia’s defence capabilities, but ignoring India will likely condemn any counter-China strategy to failure. Of the 14 countries that border China (21 if

April 22, 2023
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Joe Biden To Visit India In September, 2023 Will Be Big Year: US On India Ties

US President Joe Biden is looking forward to travelling to India in September this yearWashington: US President Joe Biden is looking forward to travelling to India in September, his administration’s point person for South and Central Asia has said, observing that 2023 is going to be a "big year" for the India-US relationship.India’s leadership in the G20 further broadens its capacity to stand as

April 22, 2023
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Russian Arms Sale To India Slow Owing To Fears of US Sanctions: Report

India is not able to settle the bill in US dollars due to concern about secondary sanctions and Russia is unwilling to settle the payment in rupeesRussian arm sales to India have reportedly slowed down as the two countries struggle to find a payment mechanism that does not violate US Sanctions, news agency Bloomberg reported citing officials with knowledge of the matter.Payments amounting to $2

April 21, 2023
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China’s Nuclear Build-Up Deeply Concerning, Raises Questions About Country’s Intent: US

Washington: US Department of State Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel on Thursday said China’s nuclear build-up is deeply concerning and it "raises questions" about the country’s intent."The PRC’s nuclear buildup is deeply concerning, and it raises questions about the PRC’s intent and it reinforces the importance of pursuing practical measures to reduce nuclear risks," Patel said during a

April 21, 2023
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India’s Export of Engineering Goods To U.S. Grows By 6.8 Pc, China’s Falls By 52.4 Pc

New Delhi: The US remains the top destination for India’s engineering goods exports in the financial year 2022-23 with total shipments value recording 6.8 per cent year-on-year growth to USD 18.67 billion.The other key markets, which registered positive growth, include the UK, Germany, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Indonesia.Exports of engineering goods to China continued a downward trend

April 20, 2023
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SpaceX’s First Starship Launch Fails; Live Video Feed Showed Blow Up of The Vehicle

A previous experimental launch of SpaceX Starship spacecraftElon Musk’s first Starship launch faced a massive blow during the first integrated flight test when the vehicle exploded with the super-heavy booster still attached to the Starship spacecraft. The commentators said that the vehicle experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly which in other words means a blow up of the rocket.The vehicle

April 20, 2023
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US Committed To Working Together With India In Groups Like Quad: White House

China has taken strong exception to India’s participation in the QUAD forumWashington: The White House on Wednesday said the US is committed to continuing working together with India in groups like Quad to advance economic growth for the two countries and "expand cooperation of our shared priorities.""We’re committed to continuing working together and in groups like the Quad to advance economic

April 20, 2023
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B-1B Lancers In Combat Mode With And Against Indian Air Force In Historic First

For the first time, U.S. Air Force B-1B bombers are taking part in the famed Cope India air combat exerciseB-1B bombers of the U.S. Air Force are making their debut in the latest iteration of the Cope India bilateral air exercise, being held at Kalaikunda Air Force Station in the state of West Bengal, eastern India. Other U.S. Air Force assets are involved in the manoeuvres, too, alongside an

April 20, 2023
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