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Washington: India-US relations are progressing rapidly and excitingly and whether it is Biden or Trump, relations between the two countries are progressing fairly. It also includes defense equipment, defense industry and Indo-Pacific security. Speaking at a press conference, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Eli Radner told reporters, ‘This (India-US defense relationship) is an ever-evolving area. This has no direct impact on the improvement or deterioration of India-China relations. Ratner clarified this in response to a question.
America has given India the status of ‘Foreign Defense Partner’ hence defense relations is an important pillar.
In October, India signed a deal with the US for 31 General Atomics MQ-9B (16 Sky Guardian and 15 Sea Guardian) remotely piloted aircraft. This also includes its accessories. These devices are useful for spying and also have surround surveillance (ISR) capabilities. So that the Indian Armed Forces can get immediate information (about enemy forces).
India and the US have signed Security of Supply System (SoSA) agreements this year. In which both the countries can exchange defense equipment and services with each other. Along with this, an agreement has also been signed between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Biden regarding defense equipment. This agreement happened during Prime Minister Modi’s visit to America. Still, Pentagon officials said.