From Buyers To Partners: Technology Sharing And Industrial Gains In The Indo–US Defence Pact – OpEd
“India and the United States are on the cusp of formalizing a landmark ten-year Defence Framework Agreement, expected to be signed in the third quarter of 2025 during the 2+2 ministerial dialogue in Washington DC. This agreement marks a decisive shift in bilateral defence cooperation, not only strengthening strategic alignment in the Indo-Pacific but also delivering substantial economic benefits to firms in both countries. Beyond its immediate commercial potential, the pact lays the groundwork for a deeper technology partnership, embedding co-development, indigenous production, and supply chain integration at its core.”
“On the Indian side, the agreement aligns squarely with the Atmanirbhar Bharat—or Self-Reliant India—initiative, offering local firms a chance to climb the value chain through technology inflows and participation in global supply networks. Leading private-sector players like Tata Advanced Systems, Larsen & Toubro, and Bharat Forge are preparing to collaborate with US partners in areas such as aerospace, electronics, and unmanned systems. The agreement is also expected to catalyze the MRO sector, with India projected to emerge as a regional hub for maintaining US-origin origin platforms across Asia. This, in turn, is poised to generate high-value jobs and strengthen India’s defence industrial base.”
Source: EurAsia Review