Prime Minister Narendra India and President Donald Trump held a bilateral meeting on Thursday (US Time Zone) and vowed to carry forward the Indo-American defense relations. Addressing a joint press conference after his meeting – first after his inauguration on January 20 – Trump said he was ready to sell to India -F -35S – India, one of the top American military awards.
“From this year, we will increase military sales in India with several billions of dollars,” said Trump.
PM Modi said that America has a “important role” in India’s defense preparations.
An excellent meeting with @Potus @Realdonaldtrump In the White House. Our conversation will add significant speed for India-USA friendship! pic.twitter.com/ls7o4768yi
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 14 February, 2025
“As strategic and reliable partners, we are actively moving towards joint development, joint production and transfer of technology. In the coming times, new technology and equipment will increase our capacity,” he said.
Did PM Modi, Trump discuss defense relations
After a meeting of about four hours at the White House, PM Narendra Modi and Donald Trump announced a plan to sign a new ten-year structure for the US-India Major Defense Partnership in the 21st century.
The two leaders also launched a new initiative for the 21st century – “US -India compact (catalyled opportunities for military partnership, quick commerce and technology).
According to the joint statement issued by the two countries, he also talked about the integration of US -origin defense goods in India’s inventory, including C -130J Super Hercules, C -17 Globmaster III, P -8i Posidon aircraft ; CH-47F Chinook, MH-60R Seahawks, and AH-64e Apaches; Harpoon anti-ship missiles; M777 Hovitzer; And MQ-9bs.
The US announced a review of its policy on release of fifth generation fighters and undergraduate systems in India.
PM Modi and Trump announced a plan to carry on new purchases and co-producing systems this year for “Javelin” anti-tank guided missiles and “striker” Infantry Combat vehicles in India.
President Trump often talks about Maga.
In India, we are working towards a Vacual India, which turns into Miga in the US context.
And together, there is a mega partnership for the prosperity of India-USA!@Potus @Realdonaldtrump pic.twitter.com/i7wzvrxktv
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 14 February, 2025
The purchase of six and P-8i sea patrol aircraft was depicted in their discussions.
India and the US will review their respective weapons transfer rules, including International Traffic Arms Rules (ITAR), defense trade, technology exchange and maintenance, spare supply and repair of the country and the overhall of defense systems provided by the US To do.
He called for a mutual defense procurement (RDP) agreement this year to open talks this year, so that they better align their procurement systems and enable the mutual supply of defense goods and services.
PM Modi and the US president also announced a new initiative to score industry participation and production in Indo -Pacific – Autonomous System Industry Alliance (ASIA).