US, India to sign 10-year defence cooperation pact
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WASHINGTON: US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter arrives in India on Tuesday to sign a 10-year defence framework agreed during President Barack Obama’s visit to New Delhi in January.
During his two-day stay in India, Mr Carter will first visit the Eastern Naval Command in Vishakapatnam and inspect the Shivalik class stealth multi-role frigate, INS Sahyadri.
He will then fly to New Delhi for talks with top Indian leaders on proposals for joint development of defence technology.
Also read: ‘US-India nuclear deal will disturb regional balance’
Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar will lead the Indian side in these talks. Secretary Carter will have a separate meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.
“The 2015 US-India Defence Framework I will sign next week will open up this relationship on everything, from maritime security to aircraft carrier and jet engine technology cooperation,” Mr Carter told delegates at a meeting in Singapore last week.
Indian officials are expected to emphasise the need for joint development of defence systems in their talks with the US team.
The Indian media reported that the new 10-year defence framework agreement to be signed during the visit will contain a specific reference to the Defence Technology & Trade Initiative that seeks to co-develop defence systems.
India is also looking for US cooperation in the development of a new basic trainer for the Indian Air Force.
The Indian Defence Ministry is exploring the possibility of jointly developing a new aircraft on the lines of the Hawker Beechcraft T 6 Texan II trainer.
Another proposal on their agenda is the joint development of an advanced missile defence system.
The Indian media reported that the two countries shared a common concern on the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in the region.
Published in Dawn, June 2nd, 2015
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Jun 02, 2015 06:36am
Interesting times, interesting alliance between two mature democracies.
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Jun 02, 2015 06:41am
Good business!
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Jun 02, 2015 07:02am
India is flabbergasted about the joint development of weapons by China and Pakistan ,one has all the infrastructure while other best minds in the world, hence India wants a similar deal with US as this is has affected strategic balance in south Asia.
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Jun 02, 2015 07:28am
We are expecting too much. USA wont give much of defence technology even though a strong defended India is needed for their strategic strength. India has to design everything taking pains as it does always with ofcourse toppings from Russia and now USA.
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Jun 02, 2015 07:45am
Great news. US & India are natural allies. Two real democracies with diversity & similar values. Long live this this defining friendship of the 21st century!
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Jun 02, 2015 07:51am
As an Indian of course we know US will not involve with India with its best technology but these are the baby steps and hopefully our industries will learn a lot from them to take our defense industries to newer heights.
Way to go Bharat.
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Jun 02, 2015 08:00am
Good going Mr Modi, CEO of brand "India". We are not interested in buying anymore, we want technology transfer and joint co operation in development of defense systems. We are heading towards self reliance in defence systems. Mr Modi will make India a self sufficient country in every field. This is his prime goal and he is working very hard for it.
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Jun 02, 2015 08:01am
Jet engine technology will help India devolop her own 5th generation air Aircrafts giving strategic edge against China..
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Jun 02, 2015 08:02am
What cooperation , ploy by US to sell more military hardware to India.
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Jun 02, 2015 08:19am
Good news for India. A major boost to the India's efforts towards self reliance in defense technology . This agreement would complement the defense cooperation with Israel and Russia, other major defense partners of India.
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Jun 02, 2015 09:08am
Ok!.
Your business, Our money!.
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Jun 02, 2015 09:18am
So whatever happened to balance of power? China's making US desperate.
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Jun 02, 2015 09:25am
pakistan is sulking.. where is all weather friend..
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Jun 02, 2015 09:29am
Suffice to say that plebiscite must and should be held in Indian Occupied Kashmir in accordance with the mandate of UN. Nothing more nothing less.
This is a matter of principles.
The concept is no different than what we Americans are doing in Puerto Rico. Let the people decide their fate. This is what democracy is all about.
Unlike what hindoos did in Indian Occupied Kashmir, we Americans didn't send in the Army to Puerto Rico to occupy it and rape the people.
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Jun 02, 2015 09:33am
The recent news about the imminent danger due to floods to the nuclear plant in Nebraska is eye opening. First Japan and now this. If technologically advanced countries cannot handle this surely third world countries would also struggle.
Quid pro quo transfer of nuclear technology by USA to third world countries such as India needs to be opposed on moral grounds. Billions of people live in that neighborhood and would be at risk from such catastrophes which I am sure the American people would not like to be a party to.
US Congress is urged to reconsider and cancel all the agreements for the transfer of such technologies due “Force Majeure”.
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Jun 02, 2015 09:46am
Common threat leads to common interests. China has to be careful with aggressive posturing towards small neighbors in the region by asserting its claim to islands belonging to other countries. China has worked hard to become 2nd biggest economy but has miles to go before becoming superpower leave apart matching America's economic and military superiority. Not good for region more so not encouraging for China. Only China can defuse such situations more so far it's long term survival.
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Jun 02, 2015 09:57am
Owner's pride, neighbour's envy.
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Jun 02, 2015 09:58am
This should cause some heart burn in Pakistan.
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Jun 02, 2015 10:02am
@sudhakar USA Is this the future two "mature democracies" have thought up for the world?
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Jun 02, 2015 10:04am
@sudhakar USA India needs such strategic alliance to neutralize the imbalance in the Asia Pacific region ......
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Jun 02, 2015 10:06am
Relations bases on mutual respect not on patron and client. Other countries can learn much more from this.
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Jun 02, 2015 10:06am
@sudhakar USA Pakistan is already complaining, that it upsets strategic balance. No complaints if it receives arms from US.
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Jun 02, 2015 10:07am
Defenseless India looking for US shield................
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Jun 02, 2015 10:08am
Pakistan should now sign 10 year deal with afganistan
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Jun 02, 2015 10:12am
India has become a colony of America. Giddyup!
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Jun 02, 2015 10:14am
@sudhakar USA : more like American dominance, shall we say. Start fueling our tankers and submarines.
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Jun 02, 2015 10:15am
This is precisely what I wanted. India should move closer to the US. India- US relationship will be a game changer.Countries like Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia etc, benefited from their relationship with the US and I am sure India will also benefit a lot from this. This is just the beginning. US realize India's importance in the region and also as a global player. This will be important to counter China.
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Jun 02, 2015 10:18am
@John Cooper put ice and chill
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Jun 02, 2015 10:26am
Becoming more and more clear .... The writing is on the wall for Pakistan!!!
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Jun 02, 2015 10:31am
@Dilawar Khan We may be construed as defenseless but we have the money and striving to develop economically instead of your politicians harping on one single region called Kashmir and sending terrorists over the years instead of developing your own country. Now what happened, the same ones your country created are biting your where its hurts most, where we are most interested in lifting millions out of poverty and raising the standard of living which your cant even dream of!
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Jun 02, 2015 10:33am
@John Cooper Pakistan already become Autonomous Region of China like Tibet.
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Jun 02, 2015 10:45am
@John Cooper
That's a sure sign of heartburn... :)
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Jun 02, 2015 10:51am
Looks like pakistan complaints were totally ignored by US.
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Jun 02, 2015 11:00am
Good . All the more reason for Pakistan to develop closer ties with China and not to cut down spending on Defense.
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Jun 02, 2015 11:00am
@John Cooper : Do you know what a colony is ? Where land is ceded for carrying out some one else's activities . Much like Gwadhar port where land has been ceded for 40 years plus to Chinks . Worst part is that the Chinks banishing the natives from work and using upto 16000 slaves for security duty. Viola ! this is sheer slavery just to spite a neighbour.
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Jun 02, 2015 11:05am
How many Pakistanis are getting heartburn reading this?
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Jun 02, 2015 11:06am
India, Russia, China and USA are big brothers now in this world. They would extend co-operation and help to each others. Countries like Pakistan will always be on the mercy of these countries and their aid.
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Jun 02, 2015 11:11am
USA just wants the money....they have no interest in making india strong.....its all money game people .....Let Pakistan and India fight and let us (USA) make money by selling arms to both......Wake up people..........do some good for the poor and needy instead of spending money on tool and machinery to kill humanity......
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Jun 02, 2015 11:34am
@Zak - All the minds? Yeah right!
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Jun 02, 2015 11:37am
@John Cooper India cannot be a colony of any country. It is quite powerful on its own. America has its business interests to partner with India, while India gets new technlogy in the bargain. India has such relations with many countries around the globe.
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Jun 02, 2015 11:38am
@Zak Btw, India will unlike Pak, shape its policies based on changing strategic interests not only based on one single country. Hence it decides what yields best results. Btw, one with best mind does not necessarily mean that one is wise or intelligent. Aware of not being utilized by the Chinese with your good minds..
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Jun 02, 2015 11:43am
@Dilawar Khan Do you actually believe what you said?
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Jun 02, 2015 12:00pm
@Zak: u r so far from reality, that It will take years for you to understand the current reality, all the best...
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Jun 02, 2015 12:15pm
But we won't assist USA in any of its designs . It should be restricted up to trade and development of weapons .
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Jun 02, 2015 12:16pm
@ all those who are pointing to Pakistan as being envious let me quote the article: "The Indian media reported that the two countries shared a common concern on the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in the region." Nuff said. Get all the defence equipment you want as long as MAD is in effect, it is all pointless.
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Jun 02, 2015 12:20pm
I can remember when USA had imposed restriction on development of supercomputers. We developed it in house . USA may be a scientific power , but we are also a great civilization. If we accept a challenge, we will develop it any how .
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Jun 02, 2015 12:24pm
@Zak ...world knows about the chinese product qualities...this US-IND defence cooperation deal agreed by two before Xi's visit to pak...we can understand your disperations...
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Jun 02, 2015 12:28pm
@Zak the one which has developed Indigenous missile defense system and indigenous mars orbiter and working for make its own space station till 2025, to which you are comparing with Pakistan and china to USA, both comparison are false.just go and do study on wiki.
India is looking to good ties but Indian foreign strategy will never change and it is independent .
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Jun 02, 2015 12:37pm
Pact simply to counter China and Pakistan. But by the grace of God nothing would happen except stirring us for more close relationship.
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Jun 02, 2015 02:47pm
hmmm something tells me india is in for a big disappointment. They think they will learn from the US like its going to just hand over it technology. more likely they will sell elements of the technology to get india hooked to buying US defence equipment. The actual secrets of US defence technologies will never be shared.
India should learn from the way the US has dealt with its other allies over the decades. With friends like the US, you don't need enemies.
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Jun 02, 2015 02:50pm
@musdassir
sulking? you are welcome, my friend to have the US. With treacherous friends like the US you will find they are no friend at all! better to not have a friend like the US. Besides within the next 10 years China will be the largest economy in the world, the US is going down. You picked the wrong friend!
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Jun 02, 2015 03:02pm
I work in Aerospace area (CFD-Hypersonics domain) and can tell that research in this sector is not only in full swing but also is on rise. We use our own softwares. We are fast developing towards self reliance. I accept that we are not there yet, but are fast approaching there. In coming 5 to 10 years time expect to hear some news. Can't tell more.
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Jun 02, 2015 03:10pm
Powerful army of world now are - US , RUSSIA , CHINA & INDIA. US found only India can take place of powerful allay in Asia to work with. US know 100 billion $ is going to be spend in make in India campaign in defense sector in 10 years as government of India revealed in modi Germany trip. So good agreement by both sides. Israel , Russia , Germany & France is following similar suit.
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Jun 02, 2015 03:22pm
Like in the Middle East, US will play double game in South Asia also.
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Jun 02, 2015 03:31pm
CPEC has certainly ruffled American feathers. Pakistan is not impressed, America is already irrelevant now in Pakistan's calculations as clearly evident with the low level foreign officer leading Pakistan in so called "strategic" talks in Washington.
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Jun 02, 2015 04:07pm
@Absano
Americans are smart, they make these strategic deals with India but sell to Pakistan without any such formality. Pakistan has the benefit of its location which brings in American interest whearas India is more concerned with formality and declarations of grand sounding deals.
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