US in active talks with India to look at producing military systems

The United States (US) is in active talks with the Indian government to look at producing military systems in areas related to ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance), and ground-based conventional warfare, the Economic Times reported.

Efforts are also on to establish a reciprocal defence procurement agreement with India.

Further, the talks between India and the US to finalise the security of supply arrangement, which would streamline the ability of defence firms to procure their requirements, is making good progress.

Besides, the US is also looking forward to establish a reciprocal defence procurement agreement, which would allow and create the conditions for US and Indian defence industries to increase and streamline market access.