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U.S. and India Finalize Renewal of Defense Framework Agreement (January 25, 2015)
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By: Caitlin Behles | February 3, 2015 - 12:22pm
On January 25, 2015, the U.S. and India released a Joint Statement listing various forms of cooperation between the two states discussed during President Obama’s recent visit to India, including the finalization of the 2015 Framework for the U.S.-India Defense Relationship. In a statement, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said that the “renewed framework will support stronger military-to-military engagement, including deeper maritime cooperation and increased opportunities in technology and trade.” According to a news article, the agreement “included the joint production of drone aircraft and equipment for Lockheed Martin Corp's C-130 military transport plane.”