Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Visit US from August 23-26: Agenda Revealed

PTI

**New Delhi:** Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to visit the United States from August 23 to 26, aiming to strengthen the comprehensive global strategic partnership between India and the US. This four-day trip will involve high-level discussions and engagements intended to advance defense cooperation and bilateral relations.

During his visit to Washington, Singh will meet with key figures including US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. The discussions are anticipated to focus on several critical defense matters, such as India’s planned acquisition of 31 MQ-9B Predator drones, the proposed joint production of Stryker infantry combat vehicles, and the potential co-production of GE F414 engines in India. 

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According to the defense ministry, Singh’s visit is designed to "deepen and broaden the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership." This comes amid a period of heightened activity in India-US relations and defense collaborations.

In addition to formal meetings, Rajnath Singh will chair a high-level round-table with representatives from the US defense industry to discuss ongoing and future defense collaborations. He will also take time to engage with the Indian community during his stay in the US, further reinforcing ties between the two countries.