Rajnath Singh Strengthens US-India Defense Ties in Landmark Meeting

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin to review and expand defense cooperation between India and the US. They discussed significant developments including Security of Supply Arrangements and positioning Indian officers in key US commands. Singh also interacted with the Indian community.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a pivotal meeting with US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin to enhance defense cooperation between India and the United States.

''Excellent meeting with my dear friend @SecDef Lloyd Austin. We reviewed the existing defence cooperation activities and discussed ways to deepen it further. The signing of Security of Supply Arrangements and the agreement for positioning of Indian officers at key US commands are pathbreaking developments,'' Singh shared in a post on X.

Singh's four-day official visit aims to strengthen the comprehensive global strategic partnership between the two countries. He also engaged with the local Indian community during his visit.

(With inputs from agencies.)