Eyes on defence deals as Donald Trump pads up

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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