Andrea Shalal-Esa writes Deputy Defense Sec. Ashton Carter told reporters the deeper defense ties mean technology transfers and priority funding for joint research efforts in science and technology.
This could include collaboration toward producing the next variant of the Javelin, a Lockheed Martin–Raytheon anti-tank missile; and General Atomicsâ electromagnetic aircraft launcher, EMALS.
“Rather than simply buying this generation of Javelin, India would be able to… also co-develop and co-produce the next generation of Javelin for international buyers,” Carter said.
Reuters reports other areas up for discussion may involve counterterrorism and maritime security projects.