India's foreign minister S. Jaishankar met with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz. He also met the Speaker of the House Mike Johnson & Senate Majority Leader John Thune. Rubio said he wants to "further deepen the U.S.-India relationship, in particular on critical and emerging...
India Approves $2.6B Maritime Defense Package
India has long expressed a desire to have a "blue water navy", one that can projects its power and relationships any where on the planet. Indian naval ships routinely make friendly calls on portds all over the world now, including the United States. So the news below should come as...
President Biden to Host Leaders of India, Japan, Australia
President Joe Biden is set to host a summit of the Quad leaders - comprising the United States, Australia, India, and Japan - in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware. This marks the first time Biden has hosted foreign leaders in Delaware during his presidency, reflecting both his increased time spent...
India to Build Four Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarines
India's first Advanced Technology Vessel submarine, INS Arihant, was commissioned in August 2016, marking a significant milestone in operationalizing the nuclear triad. It carries 12 Sagarika (K-15) submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs) with a 700 km range and nuclear-capable Nirbhay cruise missiles. Despite facing a setback in 2018 due to flooding,...
U.S. Approves Defense Sales to India
The U.S. government has recently approved potential defense sales to India , focusing on military rotorcraft capabilities. Boeing will provide engineering, technical support, logistics, training, and other essential elements to maintain and operate the Apache AH-64E helicopters effectively. The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) emphasized that this sale aligns...
Senator Rubio Proposes Stronger India Defense Partnership
The U.S.-India Defense Cooperation Act, introduced by Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, aims to strengthen the strategic partnership between the United States and India, particularly in response to China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region. This legislation recognizes India's importance as a counterbalance to Chinese aggression and seeks to enhance...