“Partnership and Joint Efforts” Key to India-US Defence Collaboration: Rajnath Singh

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 25th August. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with senior leaders from prominent US defence companies in Washington DC on August 23, 2024. The round-table discussion, organized by the US India Strategic Partnership Forum, focused on emerging co-development and co-production opportunities in India’s defence sector.

Singh highlighted the government’s progressive reforms that have attracted foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to establish manufacturing units in India, form joint ventures, and use India as an alternate export base. Notably, the planned co-production of GE 414 aero-engines in India is expected to be a significant milestone in India-US bilateral relations.

Emphasizing ‘Partnership’ and ‘Joint Efforts’ as key aspects of India’s defence industry strategy, Shri Singh noted the unique aspects of India’s collaboration compared to other nations.

The event was attended by senior executives from major US defence and technology firms, including Boeing, GE, General Atomics, General Dynamics Land Systems, L3 Harris, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, Rolls Royce, and ThayerMahan. Indian companies such as ideaForge, Tata Sons, and Tsecond, along with leaders from The Cohen Group, also participated in the interaction.

The discussions included updates on ongoing projects, future plans, and valuable feedback from the business leaders.