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India Prime Minister Narendra and President Donald Trump held Thursday (US time zone) to pledge to advance India-US defense relations. Joint Press Conference after the Conference – the first press conference since his inauguration on January 20th – Trump said he is ready to sell F-35, one of the best US military awards to India I said that.
“From this year, we will increase military sales to India by hundreds of millions of dollars,” Trump said.
Prime Minister Modi said the US has a “crucial role” in preparing India for its defense.
A wonderful encounter with @potus @RealdonaldTrump At the White House. Our talk adds great momentum to the friendship between India and the USA! pic.twitter.com/ls7o4768yi
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 14, 2025
“As a strategic and trustworthy partner, we are actively moving towards joint development, joint production and technology transfer. New technologies and equipment will improve our capabilities in the future,” he said. .
What Prime Minister Trump discussed defense bonds
After nearly four hours of meetings at the White House, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Donald Trump announced plans to sign a new decade-long framework for the major 21st century US-India defense partnership.
The two leaders also launched a new initiative called “21st Century US India Compact (catalyzed opportunities for military partnerships, promoted commerce and technology).”
According to a joint statement released by the two countries, they also spoke about the integration of US defense items into Indian inventory, including the C-130J Super Hercules, C-17 Globemaster III and P-8I Poseidon aircraft. CH-47F Chinook, MH-60R Seahawks, and AH-64E Apache. Harpoon anti-ship missile; M777 Howitzers; and MQ-9BS.
The US has released a review of its policy to release fifth-generation fighter jets and subsea systems to India.
Prime Minister Modi and Trump have announced plans this year to pursue a new procurement and co-production arrangement for India's “Javelin” anti-tank guide missiles and “Striker” infantry combat vehicles.
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In India, we are working towards Viksit Bharat, which leads to Miga in the American context.
And together, India-USA has a mega partnership for prosperity!@potus @RealdonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/i7wzvrxktv
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 14, 2025
The procurement of six more P-8i maritime patrol aircraft has been addressed in their discussions.
India and the US are considering their respective arms transfer regulations, including Arms Regulation (ITAR), to streamline defense trade, technology exchange and maintenance, spare supply, domestic repairs and overhauls of defense systems provided by the US. Masu.
They also called for negotiations this year to begin to better coordinate the procurement system and enable mutual supply of defence goods and services.
Prime Minister Modi and the US President have announced the Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (Asia), a new initiative to expand industry partnerships and production in the Indo-Pacific.
