India-US relations: Jaishankar meets Hegseth in Pentagon; calls defence ties ‘consequential pillar’

S Jaishankar met with Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon. They emphasized the strategic importance of India-US defence ties. Hegseth expressed enthusiasm for the growing defence partnership. Both countries aim to expand industrial cooperation and co-production networks. They also want to strengthen interoperability. The US is pleased with the integration of US defence items into India's armed forces.Original Article