ET BureauUS forces showcased their latest equipment, including attack helicopters and missile defence systems, to defence minister Rajnath Singh who is on a visit to the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) in Hawaii.
The unique visit during which the minister interacted with top US military officials, including commander Admiral John Aquilino, follows the two-plus-two dialogue between India and the US, where both sides agreed to step up defence cooperation by increasing the complexity of training exercises and undertaking more exchanges of soldiers.
The minister visited the headquarters of US Army Pacific and Pacific Air Forces as part of the tour of American combat capabilities. Among the systems showcased were Apache attack helicopters, which are also being used by the Indian Air Force. The Chinook transport helicopter, also used by India, was also displayed during the visit.
Singh was also briefed by the 94th Army Air and Missile Defence Command at Hawaii on their latest equipment. The command operates the Thaad missile defence systems that offer protection against nuclear-capable ballistic missiles. It has also recently deployed the Iron Dome air defence system at the US base in Guam.
The USINDOPACOM and Indian military are involved in wide-ranging engagements, including military exercises, training events and exchanges. The annual Malabar series of exercises between India, US, Japan and Australia is also coordinated by the USINDOPACOM.
The upcoming engagements are Indo-Pacific Armies Chiefs Conference and Indo-Pacific Armies Management Seminar that India will be co-hosting. The two sides are also looking at deepening the military cooperation to include Special Forces operations.
The unique visit during which the minister interacted with top US military officials, including commander Admiral John Aquilino, follows the two-plus-two dialogue between India and the US, where both sides agreed to step up defence cooperation by increasing the complexity of training exercises and undertaking more exchanges of soldiers.
The minister visited the headquarters of US Army Pacific and Pacific Air Forces as part of the tour of American combat capabilities. Among the systems showcased were Apache attack helicopters, which are also being used by the Indian Air Force. The Chinook transport helicopter, also used by India, was also displayed during the visit.
Singh was also briefed by the 94th Army Air and Missile Defence Command at Hawaii on their latest equipment. The command operates the Thaad missile defence systems that offer protection against nuclear-capable ballistic missiles. It has also recently deployed the Iron Dome air defence system at the US base in Guam.
The USINDOPACOM and Indian military are involved in wide-ranging engagements, including military exercises, training events and exchanges. The annual Malabar series of exercises between India, US, Japan and Australia is also coordinated by the USINDOPACOM.
The upcoming engagements are Indo-Pacific Armies Chiefs Conference and Indo-Pacific Armies Management Seminar that India will be co-hosting. The two sides are also looking at deepening the military cooperation to include Special Forces operations.
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