With an eye on China and Indo Pacific, top US and Indian defence officials confer
The China challenge has brought the two democracies together after decades of wariness and Washington also wants to help New Delhi wean itself away from defence dependence on Moscow.
QUAD cooperation in critical technologies vital to counter Chinese techno-strategic goals
Going forward, there are many areas worth exploring for collaboration within the QUAD. Artificial Intelligence is one domain where partnership could help counter China’s activities in Asia, especially its use of AI for techno-authoritarian purposes.
Indian defence minister stresses on free and open Indo-Pacific, India as a net security provider in IOR
"Our long coastline with deep-water ports, a prosperous Exclusive Economic Zone and islands at both ends present a unique position. The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) accounts for more than two-thirds of the world's oil shipments," he said. "One-third of bulk cargo and more than half of container traffic pass through it. The safety of these sea routes is not only directly connected to our economic interests, but it also establishes India as a Net Security Provider in IOR," he added.
Modi re-affirms India's focus on free, open Indo-Pacific
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed India's focus on a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific as also the principle of ASEAN centrality in the region
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