The progressive reforms undertaken by India have encouraged foreign original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to establish their presence in the country, defence Minister Rajnath Singh said during an interaction with the senior leadership of US defence companies on Saturday.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin have expressed happiness on the conclusion of the Security of Supplies Arrangement (SOSA), which encourages the defence industrial ecosystems of both countries to work together, and enhances the supply chain resilience
The Defence Minister touched on the evolution of the US-India defence relationship, its phenomenal growth, and how the defence sector and investments from American companies will play a central part in India's growth story and vision 2047.
The Defence Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification, notifying Congress of this possible sale today, US Defence Security Cooperation Agency said in a release.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin celebrated the progress made across several bilateral defence initiatives, including efforts to increase supply chain security and enhance maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.
India is the 18th SOSA partner of the US after Australia, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
"Deceit is not in our character. We can be cheated, but we can never cheat others. This is the message that should go to the world," Rajnath Singh said.
Jorgan Andrews, the new Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in Delhi, has arrived and was warmly welcomed by Ambassador Eric Garcetti. This move strengthens India-US relations, building on recent high-profile visits and discussions on key issues. Andrews will assist Garcetti in advanci
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce appointed Rahul Sharma as the new India-based Managing Director of the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC), effective on Tuesday.
Even though the float has sparked controversy, with several groups calling it anti-Muslim and saying it should be removed from the event, members of the Indian diaspora and the Hindu community in New York are participating in huge numbers to be a part of this celebration.