Very strong relations with India; co-producing armored vehicles: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin at Shangri La Dialogue
US-India ties at the Shangri La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday, the United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin said that the relationship with India at present is better than it has ever been, adding that the two nations are co-producing armoured vehicles together.
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Speaking at Asia's premier security summit, Austin further said that it was years ago the notion came into existence to gain approval for India to build jet engines for fighter aircraft in India.
He said it is with India that the US has made progress in co-producing fighter jet engines, and armored vehicles.
«I think there is significant momentum. I think a good example is the relationship that we enjoy with India right now is as good as or better than our relationship has ever been. It's really strong,» Austin said at the dialogue as he talked about the US-India bilateral relationship.
«You know, several years ago, we set out with a notion to gain approval for India to build jet engines for fighter aircraft in India. I served on the board of a company that makes jet engines for fighter aircraft. And I know how difficult this was going to be. And we were hopeful, but very sceptical that we could get this across the finish line. We did it. That's happening,» he said, adding that the US is «co-producing armoured vehicles with India.»
«Usage of new technology and training is for South East Asia,» he said.
The US Defence Secretary noted that the momentum in ties will keep
