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Proposed Agreement Could Boost Bilateral Defense Cooperation
A proposed Reciprocal Defense Procurement Agreement between the US and India could provide reciprocal access to defense procurement opportunities, enabling Indian firms to compete for US Defense Department contracts and US firms to pursue Indian Ministry of Defense procurements. The agreement is the culmination of a multi-year process, initiated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden in June 2023. The potential deal may have significant implications for the defense industries of both countries, as reported by National Defense Magazine.