As has been reported earlier the two countries in 2005 had inked a new framework for the India-US Defence Relations which outlined the priorities in defence and maritime security, counter-terrorism and disaster relief.
The military trade between India and the US is expected to cross $ 25 billion over the next few years from the existing $ 18 billion. In fact, the Indian acquisition of high-end military platforms from the US has ensured jobs in the defence companies in that country and the defence relationship between the two countries has now emerged as a major pillar of India-US strategic partnership. Both countries have been intensifying efforts to further strengthen relations not only among the three services but also in defence trade which has been growing in the last decade.
