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Modi, Biden forge ties for defense, AI and space tech
Updated On: 24 June, 2023 07:57 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
There were also agreements on intelligence sharing, and on space-based, quantum and other strategic technologies
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President Joe Biden offers a toast during a State Dinner for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Pic/AP
One of the biggest takeaways from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit is that it has injected new momentum into defense cooperation between the US and India, a slow and turbulent undertaking in the past. The two sides announced a deal for coproduction in India of engines for fighter aircraft, a $3 billion purchase of about 30 American Reaper drones by India, and a road map to expand cooperation in defense industries. There were also agreements on intelligence sharing, and on space-based, quantum and other strategic technologies.
For the US, helping India expand its defense manufacturing tracks with its efforts to further isolate Moscow. India has long relied on Russia for a majority of its military equipment, and any increase in manufacturing capability at home or diversification of its arms sources would lessen its purchases from Russia. For India, the move is in line with its attempt to grow domestic manufacturing. Agencies
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