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India’s Ambassador Kwatra meets U.S. Senator Sheehy, discusses defence ties

India’s Ambassador Kwatra meets U.S. Senator Sheehy, discusses defence ties

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Indian envoy Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy, and discussed the defence partnership between the two nations. File X/@IndianEmbassyUS via PTI India’s envoy to the U.S., Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy, a former Navy SEAL, and discussed the defence partnership between the two nations. Mr. Kwatra, in a post on X on Wednesday (July 22, 2026), also appreciated Mr. Sheehy’s support for the India-U.S. partnership. “Great to sit down with Senator Tim Sheehy. As a former combat veteran, he brings invaluable perspective to our shared national security challenges. We discussed the vital defence partnership between our two nations. Appreciate his support for the India-U.S. partnership,” Mr. Kwatra said. Earlier, Mr. Kwatra also met U.S. Under Secretary Jeffery Kessler and Under Secretary William Kimmitt in the Department of Commerce and discussed deepening trade and commercial ties between the two countries. “A pleasure to welcome Under Secretary Jeffery Kessler and Under Secretary William Kimmitt to India House,” Mr. Kwatra said in a post on X on Wednesday (July 22, 2026). “Our discussions …

US Secretary of State says Washington can help diversify India’s energy supply

US Secretary of State says Washington can help diversify India’s energy supply

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during his meeting with Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday, said Washington would not allow Iran to hold the global energy market ‘hostage’ and underscored that US energy products could help diversify India’s energy supply, according to the US State Department. In a statement, Tommy Pigott, spokesperson for the US State Department, said Rubio and PM Modi discussed the West Asia conflict and reviewed recent bilateral gains, including major investments aligned with the President and Prime Minister’s “Mission 500” target to double trade by 2030, news agency IANS reported. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Rajnath Singh, US counterpart Pete Hegseth discuss 10-year cooperation framework – India TV

Rajnath Singh, US counterpart Pete Hegseth discuss 10-year cooperation framework – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Rajnath Singh, US counterpart Pete Hegseth discuss 10-year cooperation framework Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with his newly appointed US counterpart, Pete Hegseth, on Thursday to review bilateral defence relations and discuss a long-term framework for defence cooperation, official sources said. A Defence Ministry spokesperson stated, “the two ministers reviewed the extensive India-US defence cooperation activities spanning multiple domains, including land, air, maritime, and space.” Discussions ahead of PM Modi’s US visit High-level talks have come at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Washington on February 13 for a summit meeting with US President Donald Trump. The key bilateral issues likely to be addressed during the summit meeting include defense and strategic partnerships. 10-Year defence cooperation framework on the agenda In their discussion, Singh and Hegseth agreed to work together in developing a comprehensive framework for India-US defence cooperation for the period 2025-2035. The focus areas include: Technology cooperation and integration of defence industrial supply chains Enhanced interoperability through joint military …

India-US Defence Ties Advancing In Exciting Ways: Pentagon

India-US Defence Ties Advancing In Exciting Ways: Pentagon

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India has been accorded the status of Major Defence Partnership by the United States. Washington: The defence relationship between India and the United States is accelerating and advancing in terrific and exciting ways, the Pentagon has said amidst the transition from the Joe Biden administration to that of President-elect Donald Trump. “The US-India defence relationship stands on its own. It is accelerating and advancing in terrific and exciting ways, both as it relates to defence industrial base cooperation as well as operational cooperation across the services,” Ely Ratner, Assistant Secretary of Defence for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, told reporters at a news conference here. “It (the India-US defence ties) is a continuing growth area, even as the India-China relationship waxes and wanes,” Ratner said in response to a question. India has been accorded the status of Major Defence Partnership by the United States. Biden administration officials have described the defence ties as one of the key pillars of this relationship. This fall, India concluded an agreement with the US for the procurement of 31 General Atomics …

As PM Narendra Modi And Joe Biden Hold Bilateral Talks, A Mega Drone Deal Firms Up

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India and US are in talks for New Delhi to purchase 31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian and Sea Guardian drones Washington: India and the United States today firmed up multi-billion dollar drone deal as PM Modi met Joe Biden on the first day of his three-day visit to the US. PM Modi held bilateral talks with US President Joe Biden and the two leaders discussed a range of issues to further strengthen India-US ties. The drone deal was also discussed in detail by both leaders. India is in the process of procuring 31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian and Sea Guardian drones from the United States. The cost to acquire these drones is nearly $3 billion. India aims to heighten the surveillance apparatus of the armed forces, especially along the frontier with China. The talks for this deal have been on for well over a year now. In June last year, the Defence Ministry approved the procurement of the MQ-9B Sky Guardian and Sea Guardian armed drones with air-to-surface missiles and laser-guided bombs from the US under a …