On January 25, 2015, the U.S. and India released a Joint Statement [3] 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 [4], 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 [5], the agreement “included the joint production of drone aircraft and equipment for Lockheed Martin Corp's C-130 military transport plane.”