Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Sept. 26, 2022
U.S., India Ties Continue to Strengthen, Austin Says

Military cooperation between the U.S. and India is at an all-time high, with service members from both nations regularly conducting exercises together and the two governments routinely sharing information and intelligence.
April 11, 2022
U.S., India Take Steps to Increase Cooperation, Ties Between 2 Largest Democracies

The fourth U.S.-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue stressed the shared commitment of the world's two largest democracies in upholding a free rules-based international order to safeguard sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence.
Oct. 1, 2021
CSO Raymond meets with Indian Gen. Rawat

Gen. Bipin Rawat, chief of defence staff of India, speaks with Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond during a meeting at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Sept. 30, 2021.
Sept. 3, 2021
India, US sign Air-Launched UAV Co-Development Project Agreement

Air Vice Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, Indian Air Force, Assistant Chief of Air Staff for Plans, and Brig. Gen. Brian R. Bruckbauer, Director of the Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation (AFSAC) Directorate for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, signed a landmark agreement recently to
April 30, 2021
US sends medical supplies to India to help in COVID-19 fight

As part of a whole-of-government effort to slow and eventually end the pandemic, the United States is sending medical supplies and equipment to India as that country battles the most recent COVID-19 outbreak.
March 20, 2021
India, U.S. Look at Ways to Grow Partnership to Protect Indo-Pacific

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III came away from his meetings with Indian officials in New Delhi encouraged by the response from "an increasingly important partner amid today's rapidly shifting international dynamics."
March 10, 2021
Secretary of Defense's Trip to Asia to Focus on Strengthening Partnerships With Japan, Korea, India

The Defense Department announced the first international trip by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, who will visit three nations in the Indo-Pacific region.
Jan. 29, 2021
PACAF sends tailored contingent to support Aero India 2021

Pacific Air Forces is sending key leaders and aircraft to support the biennial Aero India 2021 trade show Feb. 3-5.
Oct. 27, 2020
Esper Praises Results of U.S., Indian Meeting

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper and Secretary of State Michael Pompeo met with top Indian officials in New Delhi for talks on regional security cooperation, defense information sharing and defense sales.
May 5, 2020
Virtual conference unites 19 air forces on pandemic response

Discussion focused on sharing lessons learned regarding COVID-19 response, desires for resuming engagement and exercises in a post-COVID world, and a commitment to continued cooperation across the Indo-Pacific region.