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Indian Air Force Chief Begins U.S. Visit to Deepen Defense Ties

The trip signals a push for tighter air cooperation under the Major Defence Partnership framework.

Overview

  • Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh began a week-long U.S. trip Monday to deepen cooperation between the two air forces.
  • India’s ambassador in Washington, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, received him and said the visit supports expanding military ties.
  • Officials expect talks on engine supplies for India’s Tejas fighter and a plan to co-produce F414 engines in India.
  • The visit follows February talks in India with U.S. Indo-Pacific Command chief Admiral Samuel Paparo that highlighted joint work across air, sea, land, space and cyber.
  • It builds on March policy meetings and an October 2025 pact that created the Major Defence Partnership as the guide for closer cooperation.