Defense cooperation between India and the United States is set to increase with a new bi-lateral deal in place. Both countries are expected to sign a deal concerning the purchase of six P-8I anti-submarine warfare aircraft which wiil enhance the Indian Navy’s capabilities ¹.
The P-8I deal is a further indicator of deepening India US defense remations. The sensors and weapons of the aircraft significantly help to augment India’s detecting and countering capacity of underwater threats.
The procurement of the P-8I aircraft is also meant to enhance India’s capability to ward off growing Chinese naval power in the region. The detailed discussions are expected to complete soon, and the Indian navy is anticipated to be bestowed with the aircraft over the next few years.
There has been a noticeable increase in India and US defense collaboration in the past years, resulting in the two nations forming and signing many important treaties. It is anticipated that the P-8I deal will strengthen the relationship between the two nations and India will serve the US as a key ally in the Indo-Pacific region.