US and India deepen air force cooperation in Washington visit
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Washington: On April 8, US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach hosted Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh for an official counterpart visit; Singh received full honours at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and met Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink and Wilsbach at the Pentagon to discuss bilateral defence cooperation.
Officials this week said discussions focused on interoperability, training and regional deterrence, with Wilsbach praising India's leadership in multilateral exercises and stressing expanded cooperation. Singh also toured Peterson Space Force Base and Nellis Air Force Base, including a familiarisation flight in an F-15EX; officials characterized the visit as strengthening a free, open, peaceful Indo-Pacific.
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Timeline
- 1. Pre-visit: US-India defence cooperation has incrementally increased over recent years through exercises and exchanges.
- 2. April 8: Amar Preet Singh arrived at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and met US Air Force leaders at the Pentagon.
- 3. April 8: Singh received briefings at Peterson Space Force Base on aerospace warning and control missions.
- 4. April 8: Singh visited Nellis Air Force Base and participated in an F-15EX familiarisation flight.
- 5. April 11: Media published official summaries and statements describing the visit and its emphasis on interoperability and deterrence.
Why it matters
This deepening cooperation between the US and India could impact global security and stability. It's about SAFETY. If you have family or interests in the Indo-Pacific region, this is worth watching. Check the State Department's travel advisories for updates.
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