<p>Bengaluru: US Chargé d’Affaires Jorgan K Andrews on Monday expressed confidence that defence cooperation will remain a major pillar of the US-India bilateral relationship, comments that came ahead of a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump on Thursday.</p><p>Speaking after inaugurating the US Partnership Pavilion at Aero India 2025 here, he emphasised the United States' commitment to deepening defence and security cooperation with India.</p><p>"Our US-India defence cooperation is off to a great start with the new Trump administration in Washington. Mr Jaishankar (External Affairs Minister of India) attended our inaugural ceremonies for the President," he said.</p>.Aero India 2025: Russia's Su-57, US' F-35 fighter jets to make its debut .<p>According to him, Prime Minister Modi and President Trump have already had one phone conversation, and they will be meeting in person on Thursday.</p><p>"So we are very excited about these opportunities. We have every reason to expect that defence cooperation will remain a major pillar of the US-India bilateral relationship," he said.</p><p>"President Trump and Prime Minister Modi have discussed the need to deepen defence trade between our nations. I am happy to report that, from small start-ups to robust public sector undertakings and the expanding private defence sector, bilateral defence trade is growing," Andrews said.</p>.Once in the crowd, now in the cockpit: Pilot from city flies Surya Kiran at Aero India 2025 .<p>The United States is one of the largest international exhibitors at Aero India 2025, featuring leading American aerospace and defence firms showcasing next-generation aircraft, advanced avionics, unmanned systems, space technologies, and innovative defence capabilities.</p><p>Throughout the event, the US government and industry participants will highlight and promote technology sharing, joint ventures, and industrial partnerships that support the US-India Major Defence Partnership.</p><p>"The US defence industry has demonstrated its commitment to partnering with India to provide high-quality, technologically advanced defence equipment and systems that are considered among the most operationally reliable in the world," he added. </p>
<p>Bengaluru: US Chargé d’Affaires Jorgan K Andrews on Monday expressed confidence that defence cooperation will remain a major pillar of the US-India bilateral relationship, comments that came ahead of a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump on Thursday.</p><p>Speaking after inaugurating the US Partnership Pavilion at Aero India 2025 here, he emphasised the United States' commitment to deepening defence and security cooperation with India.</p><p>"Our US-India defence cooperation is off to a great start with the new Trump administration in Washington. Mr Jaishankar (External Affairs Minister of India) attended our inaugural ceremonies for the President," he said.</p>.Aero India 2025: Russia's Su-57, US' F-35 fighter jets to make its debut .<p>According to him, Prime Minister Modi and President Trump have already had one phone conversation, and they will be meeting in person on Thursday.</p><p>"So we are very excited about these opportunities. We have every reason to expect that defence cooperation will remain a major pillar of the US-India bilateral relationship," he said.</p><p>"President Trump and Prime Minister Modi have discussed the need to deepen defence trade between our nations. I am happy to report that, from small start-ups to robust public sector undertakings and the expanding private defence sector, bilateral defence trade is growing," Andrews said.</p>.Once in the crowd, now in the cockpit: Pilot from city flies Surya Kiran at Aero India 2025 .<p>The United States is one of the largest international exhibitors at Aero India 2025, featuring leading American aerospace and defence firms showcasing next-generation aircraft, advanced avionics, unmanned systems, space technologies, and innovative defence capabilities.</p><p>Throughout the event, the US government and industry participants will highlight and promote technology sharing, joint ventures, and industrial partnerships that support the US-India Major Defence Partnership.</p><p>"The US defence industry has demonstrated its commitment to partnering with India to provide high-quality, technologically advanced defence equipment and systems that are considered among the most operationally reliable in the world," he added. </p>