Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Meets Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin In US

On Friday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin to review and enhance the ongoing defense cooperation between India and the United States.

"Had an excellent meeting with my esteemed friend @SecDef Lloyd Austin. We took stock of our current defense collaboration and explored avenues to strengthen it further. The recent signing of the Security of Supply Arrangements and the agreement for the placement of Indian officers at key US commands are groundbreaking milestones," Singh noted in a post on X.

Singh arrived in the US on Thursday for a four-day official visit aimed at bolstering the comprehensive global strategic partnership between the two nations. During his visit, Singh also engaged with the Indian community, further strengthening ties and fostering goodwill.