US Defence Secretary Ash Carter began a three-day visit to India on Sunday, in attempts to enhance a relatively new defence relationship, reports Reuters.
US defence manufacturers hope closer ties will strengthen their own prospects in India, which is one of the biggest defence spenders.
Ahead of the US Defence Secretary’s trip, an Indian defence source said both sides were looking to conclude negotiations on a Logistics Support Agreement (LSA) which could allow the two militaries to access each other’s bases.
US defence manufacturers hope closer ties will strengthen their own prospects in India, which is one of the biggest defence spenders.
Ahead of the US Defence Secretary’s trip, an Indian defence source said both sides were looking to conclude negotiations on a Logistics Support Agreement (LSA) which could allow the two militaries to access each other’s bases.