The U.S. Department of Defense reports that the U.S.-India defense relationship is rapidly strengthening, encompassing both industrial cooperation and operational collaboration across military branches. This growth continues regardless of fluctuating India-China relations. India’s designation as a Major Defense Partner, coupled with recent agreements like the purchase of MQ-9B drones and the Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA), further solidifies this key pillar of the bilateral relationship. Furthermore, both countries are working to streamline their defense procurement systems to enhance the reciprocal exchange of goods and services.
