US-India Defence Framework Agreement, 2015

A Framework for India-US Defence Relationship was signed, which builds upon the previous Framework to guide the bilateral defence and strategic partnership for the next 10 years.

The new Framework provides-

1.Avenues for high level strategic discussions, continued exchanges between armed forces of both countries

2. Strengthening of defence capabilities to both sides.

3. Both sides have identified proposals for joint development of Mobile Electric Hybrid Power Sources and Next Generation Protective Ensembles.

4.The proposed cooperation envisages enhancement of India’s defence technological and manufacturing capabilities.