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Indian Army T-90 tanks move on a field during “Yudh Abhyas 09”, a joint Indo-US training exercise in Babina, in Uttar Pradesh (Image: Reuters File)
Pentagon spokesman Pat Ryder said both nations enjoy a good partnership and Pentagon wants deepen its ties with the Indian military
The United States is looking forward to continue to develop and foster its relationship with the Indian military, the Pentagon has said.
“The US and India enjoy a good partnership. We look forward to continuing to develop and foster our relationship with the Indian military,” Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig Gen Pat Ryder told reporters at a news conference here on Friday.
In 1997, defence trade between India and the US was almost negligible, today it stands above USD 20 billion.
Last month during a press conference, Ryder said that India is a “great example” of countries who are choosing security assistance from the US, underlining that it was ready for any…