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Amid trade uncertainties, India and United States will hold a joint military exercise in Alaska this month. According on Ministry of External Affairs, the India–U.S. defence partnership, underpinned by foundational defence agreements, is an important pillar of the bilateral partnership. This robust cooperation has strengthened across all domains.
“We are expecting a U.S. Defence Policy Team to be in Delhi in mid-August. The 21st edition of the joint military exercise – Yudh Abhyas is also expected to take place later this month in Alaska. Both sides remain engaged to convene the 2+2 Intersessional meeting at the working-level towards the end of the month,” said MEA.
Recently, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh postponed his visit to the United States, which was originally scheduled for the last week of August.
The development comes against the backdrop of U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to refuse trade talks with India until the tariff issue is resolved, alongside the imposition of 50 percent tariffs on Indian goods.
On July 1, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held a telephonic conversation with Mr. Singh — their third this year — during which he invited the Defence Minister to the United States for an in-person meeting to advance bilateral defence cooperation.
Published – August 15, 2025 01:22 am IST
