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PM Narendra Modi-Joe Biden To Sign Defence Drone Deal
PM Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden are all set to sign mega defence drone deals, on June 22. Notably, on his US visit, PM Narendra Modi will hold a meeting with Joe Biden and sign the General Atomics 30 MQ-9B Predator, armed drones. Furthermore, during the meeting, the duo will also discuss economic, defence and other sectors of improvement of relations between India and the US.
Tags: US President, Joe BIden, PM Modi, Defence deal, Armed Drones
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US Senators Urge Biden Not To Use CAATSA Over India-Russia Missile Deal
U.S Senators have urged President Joe Biden, not to impose provisions of the punitive Countering America's Adversaries Through Sections Act (CAATSA) against India for buying the 'S 400' surface-to-air missile system from Russia. A letter was sent to Biden calling for a 'waiver' on the grounds of national security and broader cooperation. CAATSA law was imposed in order to "hold" Russian deals to other neighbouring countries.
Tags: US President, PM Modi, Defence deal, Russia, Missile system
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U.S. & Maldives Sign Defense Agreement to Counter China's Presence in Indian Ocean
The U.S. and Maldives have signed a defense cooperation agreement to maintain peace and security in the region, as an attempt to counter China’s presence in the Indian Ocean. The framework was signed in Philadelphia on September 10. The framework includes high-level dialogues, cooperation in maritime awareness, natural disasters, and humanitarian relief operations. China has continuously spread its influence in the Indo-Pacific region, also… read-more
Tags: United States, Maldives, Indian ocean, Defence deal, Covid-19
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