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...
Lockheed Martin to supply six additional C130J Hercules transport aircraft to India
After accepting the first six American transport aircraft from Lockheed Martin, the Indian Air Force's request for the next six, worth another $1 billion. has now been confirmed. The Indian Air Force has decided to deploy the additional six aircraft at its base in Panagarh in West Bengal to take...
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta speaks to India's Defense Think Tank
Here are excerpts from Leon Panetta's speech at the Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses on last Wednesday in New Delhi. I have bolded the most operative sections. The unspoken code in the speech is leveraging India to counterbalance China's rising power. "America is at a turning point. After a...
American-made Military Transport Aircraft makes maiden flight
The first of six C-130J Super Hercules for India took to the skies for its maiden flight yesterday, according to maker Lockheed Martin Corporation. The Indian Air Force logo/colors are visible on the plane which was first shown a few months ago. The aircraft will now complete a series of...