Modi meets Biden: Why the US is selling India so many weapons
India’s prime minister visits the White House, and arms deals follow.
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India’s prime minister visits the White House, and arms deals follow.
The first state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United States of America is likely to bolster two key agreements that will open up the multi-billion-dollar American defence market for Indian companies; this, besides acquiring fighter jet engine technology and high-performance drones from the US.
Initial discussions have started on the Security of Supply Arrangement (Sosa) and Reciprocal Defence Procurement Agreement (RDP). Once negotiated, it will drastically increase opportunities for Indian manufacturers to engage with US defence majors. The negotiations are expected to take time but have been mentioned in the Indo-US roadmap for defence industrial cooperation that will get a significant boost during the PM's ongoing visit.
New Delhi: “The India-U.S. relationship can be a pillar of stability in an increasingly unsteady and uncertain world,” said Pradeep S Mehta, Secretary General, CUTS International. He was delivering Welcome Remarks at a workshop organised by CUTS Inte