The July 2025 Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Washington unveiled new initiatives that spanned maritime security, transnational threats, economic cooperation, critical technologies and humanitarian efforts. Defence cooperation forms the backbone of this resilience. Oiled by defence and technology agreementsSince the political upheaval brought by the India-U.S. nuclear deal, bilateral ties have been predominantly driven by defence and technology agreements. Despite political challenges, defence cooperation remains strong. Build deeper institutional understandingDespite political challenges, this enduring institutional engagement reveals the India-U.S. relationship’s dual-track dynamic.

Source: The Hindu January 06, 2026 05:31 UTC