Aero India 2025 to Highlight Growing U.S.-India Defense Ties

chennai: the united states and india are set to showcase their strengthening defense partnership at aero india 2025, underscoring their commitment to regional security and stability. the biennial aerospace and defense exhibition will feature cutting-edge military technology and reinforce bilateral cooperation in the indo-pacific.over the years, the u.s.-india defense relationship has deepened significantly. india was designated a major defense partner in 2016, paving the way for enhanced military collaboration. in 2018, the country was granted strategic trade authorization-1 (sta-1) status, allowing streamlined access to advanced u.s. defense technologies. several key agreements, including lemoa, comcasa, and isa, have further strengthened operational coordination.defense trade between the two nations has also expanded, with india recently securing approvals for mq-9b drones, mh-60r helicopter equipment, and advanced anti-submarine warfare systems. joint military exercises, such as tiger triumph 2024, malabar, and rimpac, continue to enhance interoperability.at aero india 2025, visitors can expect to see f-16 fighter jets, f-35a lightning ii aircraft, and the b-1b lancer bomber on display. the u.s. air force band of the pacific will also perform on february 11 at christ university and during the event's public days on february 13-14.the event is poised to further solidify u.s.-india defense ties, fostering innovation and cooperation in the region.