Ties between India and the United States, including military ties, are growing stronger, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III told India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who was on an official visit to Washington DC.
“Today, we are positioning the U.S. and Indian militaries to operate and coordinate more closely together than ever,” Austin said. “We’re taking significant steps to deepen our defense cooperation, from stronger information sharing and defense industrial ties to cooperation in emerging defense domains, including through the launch of a new dialogue later this year.”
The Indian military is becoming more interoperable with its U.S. partners. India has purchased Apache helicopters, Seahawk helicopters and has expressed interest in other U.S. defense capabilities.
“All this will help ensure that our militaries are ready for future challenges,” the secretary added.
India and the United States face sustained challenges to peace, security and prosperity around the world. These challenges “only reaffirm the importance of our partnership,” he noted.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
