US-India Strategic Partnership

On 22nd August, 2024, India's Defence Minister met with US National Security Advisor and US Secretary of Defence to discuss strategic matters and deepen the US-India defence partnership during his official visit to the United States.

Key Points

Strategic Discussions: Defence Minister met US NSA Jake Sullivan to share perspectives on key strategic matters of mutual interest, reflecting the importance of the US-India relationship.
Boosting Defence Cooperation: Defence Minister meetings with US officials, including Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin, focused on reviewing and deepening defence cooperation activities between the two nations.
Key Agreements Signed: India and the US signed the Security of Supplies Arrangement (SOSA) and a Memorandum of Agreement regarding the Assignment of Liaison Officers. These agreements are seen as pathbreaking developments in the defence relationship.
Engagement with US Defence Industry: Defence Minister engaged with leading US defence companies at a roundtable organized by the US India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), inviting them to collaborate with Indian partners under the Make in India programme to achieve self-reliance in defence.