India-US Relations: Jaishankar Meets Hegseth in Pentagon; Calls Defence Ties 'Consequential Pillar'

India-US relations: Jaishankar meets Hegseth in Pentagon; calls defence ties 'consequential pillar'

S Jaishankar met with Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon. They emphasized the strategic importance of India-US defence ties. Hegseth expressed enthusiasm for the growing defence partnership. Both countries aim to expand industrial cooperation and co-production networks. They also want to strengthen interoperability. The US is pleased with the integration of US defence items into India's armed forces.

Rajnath Singh, Pete Hegseth Speak On Deepening Defence Industry Cooperation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and appreciated the "unwavering support" the US extended to India in its fight against terrorism.