With Donald Trump poised to become the US President, attention is on the defence ties with India, as key deals are at a critical juncture and major acquisitions are in progress. Efforts to deepen collaboration on advanced military systems during Trump’s previous term have seen some progress, although no major co-production project has yet materialized. An immediate challenge is finalizing a deal for technology transfer and production of fighter jet engines in India, with recent price concerns posing obstacles to the agreement.
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