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India and US deepen military ties amid trade friction

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India is strengthening its military relationship with the United States, aiming to solidify its position as a key security partner in the Indo-Pacific region. This strategic alignment is proceeding despite ongoing trade tensions and tariff discussions between the two nations. A recent visit by US Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, head of the US Pacific Command, underscores Washington's commitment to deepening these defense ties, even as broader trade negotiations have reportedly stalled. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Biman Mukherji ·

    India aims to anchor military ties with US as Indo-Pacific ‘resident power’

    A second visit by one of the top US naval officers to India this year has raised expectations that the two countries can insulate their growing military ties from trade tensions. US Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, who leads the US Pacific Command, is scheduled to leave India on Thursda…

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