What Happened
Reforms Power Growing Bilateral Defense Cooperation
The US-India defense relationship has accelerated in recent years, with India conducting more military exercises with the US than any other country. American platforms, such as the P-8I maritime patrol aircraft and Apache attack helicopters, underpin key Indian military capabilities. India’s defense sector has undergone significant reforms, including the liberalization of foreign investment rules and the establishment of defense industrial corridors. According to The Daily Signal, these reforms have made India a more accessible and commercially viable market for American companies, and have contributed to the growing US-India defense partnership.