The House and Senate Armed Services Committee have asked the Defense Secretary and the U.S. Secretary of State to conduct an assessment of India’s capabilities to support and carry out military operations of mutual interest, and to take steps necessary to recognize India as America's major defense partner in a...
Ashton Carter express Readiness to Share Technology for India's Aircraft Carriers
During his recent visit to India, U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter spoke to reporters about the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System that will replace the steam catapults used on older U.S. carriers for launching and landing systems. “We are working with the Indian Navy on technology for their next generation of...
India Keen to Utilize U.S. Expertise For Next-gen Aircraft Carrier
India is hoping to incorporate American expertise in catapult launch technology into its recently announced indigenous 65,000-ton aircraft carrier INS Vishaal, India’s most ambitious aircraft carrier project. This was disclosed after the signing of the 10 year U.S.-India Enhanced Defense Framework Agreement by Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and Indian Defense...
Defense Secretary Ash Carter will visit India in June
During U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter's two-day visit to India in early June, he will sign a 10-year Indo-U.S. Defense Framework Agreement, and focus on major military deals. “We are looking to do more in terms of (military) exercises and joint training and interoperability with our Indian counterparts,” U.S. Ambassador...