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India and the US have signed a military agreement on sharing sensitive satellite data amid Delhi's tense border standoff with Beijing.
Access to such data is considered vital for hitting missiles, drones and other targets with precision.
The deal was announced after the annual "2+2" high-level talks in Delhi on Tuesday.
Experts say the strengthening of India-US ties is aimed at countering China's influence in the region.
US Defence Secretary Mark Esper held talks with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also met Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar.
"Over [the] last two decades, our bilateral relationship has grown steadily in its substance, facets and significance," Mr Jaishankar said on Tuesday. He added that the talks would enable the two countries to "engage much more intensively on matters of national security".
The Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement on Geospatial Cooperation, or BECA, is among the few deals that the US signs with close partners. It allows India access to a range of sensitive geospatial and aeronautical data that is crucial for military action.
Access to such data is considered vital for hitting missiles, drones and other targets with precision.
The deal was announced after the annual "2+2" high-level talks in Delhi on Tuesday.
Experts say the strengthening of India-US ties is aimed at countering China's influence in the region.
US Defence Secretary Mark Esper held talks with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also met Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar.
"Over [the] last two decades, our bilateral relationship has grown steadily in its substance, facets and significance," Mr Jaishankar said on Tuesday. He added that the talks would enable the two countries to "engage much more intensively on matters of national security".
The Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement on Geospatial Cooperation, or BECA, is among the few deals that the US signs with close partners. It allows India access to a range of sensitive geospatial and aeronautical data that is crucial for military action.
US-India 2+2: Crucial defence deal signed
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Excellent share. I am definitely in favor of closer ties with India
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Indeed Ma'am, such military and diplomatic relations develops into a United Front against rival, like China.
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