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.