Rajnath Singh's US Visit Strengthens Defence Ties

During his four-day official visit to the US, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the deepening strategic and defence cooperation between India and the US. Singh visited the Naval Surface Warfare Centre in Maryland and held discussions with key US officials, including National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin. Austin praised the momentum in US-India relations, emphasizing increased operational cooperation and India’s role in the Indo-Pacific. Singh noted the convergence of strategic interests and the expansion of defence industrial ties, including efforts to co-produce capabilities and strengthen supply chain resilience. Experts suggest that despite changes in administration, the India-US relationship has remained strong due to fundamental shared interests. However, some analyses indicate that Washington may prioritize gains over policy in its diplomatic relations with India.