Revived: plan to give access to bases to US

[turkish]

Amreeka aik aisi beemari hai jo poora ka poora mulk niggal jaati hai, dikkar liye baghair!

Sir ji, you better not offend Uncle Sam, As they say Be nice to America or America will bring democracy to you.

 

[Green Arrow]

India should better be careful in this matter. By going ahead in this proposal might cost too much for modi govt.

 

[Luca1]

America don't need bases in India. US should just pursue economic cooperation with India.

 

[Foggy_Bottom]

@US_statedept_retired

Do you see this as a part of the "Pivot to Asia" strategic design?
If yes then what role does this play in the strategy?

The U.S. move to increase US presence in the region is to boost to stability and prosperity in the region. India is an important player in the region, and we see a lot of commonalities between the two democracies. China has nothing to be afraid of from our presence. Militarily, strategically we are very confident and don't need India to play any role in a " containment" policy.

Many countries in that region would like to be closer to the United states and China. Some of them, the chinese are driving into our side.

We just like India for the obvious reasons just as everyone else in the world does.

 

[CONNAN]

India-US To Sign A Defence Agreement Allowing Warships To Use Each Others Bases

India and the US may soon agree on allowing their warships and aircraft to access each other's bases, refuel and, in case of emergency, operate side by side.

For this, India has to sign what the US calls "Foundational Documents" or agreements required by its law for the transfer of sophisticated military technology and weapons to a country.

Sources said that the government is ready to ink the deal. In a sign of change under the new government, these agreements were at the core of negotiations between India and the US for renewing a 10-year Defence Framework pact. The discussions ended on Wednesday, announcements are likely to be made during President Barack Obama's visit.

Sources say that the US handed over "Non Papers" - or informal discussion papers - asking India to consider the agreements. In response, New Delhi asked how these would benefit India. The pacts include the Communications Interoperability and Security Memorandum of Agreement, the Logistics Support Agreement and the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement for geo-spatial cooperation.

"Signing the agreements will institutionalise what is already routine...Indian ships replenishing supplies in Gulf with US support or vice versa. There is hardly any request that is denied on either side," a senior Defence Ministry official said.
The official also said signing one of these agreements may at times lead to a situation where the US can listen in on communication between platforms, but also allow Indian surveillance aircraft and ships to hook on to US satellites, connect to American assets thousands of nautical miles away and gather real time information, which India cannot do today.

Sources say PM Modi has asked the Defence Ministry to explore "convergence" with the US on these issues while renewing the 2005 Defence framework pact, under which the US has supplied $10 billion worth of weapons to India.
Political opposition had forced the Congress-led government to skirt around the contentious agreements. There have been major changes since then; the US has shifted its focus from the Gulf to Asia, where it sees India as a "strategic partner." More importantly, Prime Minister Modi has enough numbers in Parliament and is not dependent on allies who may object.
News Worms

 

[BuddhaPalm]

India-US To Sign A Defence Agreement Allowing Warships To Use Each Others Bases

India and the US may soon agree on allowing their warships and aircraft to access each other's bases, refuel and, in case of emergency, operate side by side.

For this, India has to sign what the US calls "Foundational Documents" or agreements required by its law for the transfer of sophisticated military technology and weapons to a country.

Sources said that the government is ready to ink the deal. In a sign of change under the new government, these agreements were at the core of negotiations between India and the US for renewing a 10-year Defence Framework pact. The discussions ended on Wednesday, announcements are likely to be made during President Barack Obama's visit.

Sources say that the US handed over "Non Papers" - or informal discussion papers - asking India to consider the agreements. In response, New Delhi asked how these would benefit India. The pacts include the Communications Interoperability and Security Memorandum of Agreement, the Logistics Support Agreement and the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement for geo-spatial cooperation.

"Signing the agreements will institutionalise what is already routine...Indian ships replenishing supplies in Gulf with US support or vice versa. There is hardly any request that is denied on either side," a senior Defence Ministry official said.
The official also said signing one of these agreements may at times lead to a situation where the US can listen in on communication between platforms, but also allow Indian surveillance aircraft and ships to hook on to US satellites, connect to American assets thousands of nautical miles away and gather real time information, which India cannot do today.

Sources say PM Modi has asked the Defence Ministry to explore "convergence" with the US on these issues while renewing the 2005 Defence framework pact, under which the US has supplied $10 billion worth of weapons to India.
Political opposition had forced the Congress-led government to skirt around the contentious agreements. There have been major changes since then; the US has shifted its focus from the Gulf to Asia, where it sees India as a "strategic partner." More importantly, Prime Minister Modi has enough numbers in Parliament and is not dependent on allies who may object.
News Worms

Good. Now it's certain Indians will be cannon fodder for Anglo imperial interests just like old times.

 

[Indian_Patriot]

US + India combined = technology + manpower, watch out adversaries.

 

[Shotgunner51]

The U.S. move to increase US presence in the region is to boost to stability and prosperity in the region. India is an important player in the region, and we see a lot of commonalities between the two democracies. China has nothing to be afraid of from our presence. Militarily, strategically we are very confident and don't need India to play any role in a " containment" policy.

Whatever reason it's not about democracies, say US prefers Saudi royal family than democratically elected Iranian "regime". So let's just discuss about your "Pivot to Asia" strategy.

So are you saying this is not part one of your "Pivot to Asia" strategic design? Yes or no? Either way for strategist it is not about "afraid" but just about moves and counter-moves, like a chess game.

Many countries in that region would like to be closer to the United states and China. Some of them, the chinese are driving into our side.

We just like India for the obvious reasons just as everyone else in the world does.

Yes I agree many would like to be closer to US or China.
And yes China maybe driving some to your side, it's understandable, like you drive some in South America to China's side.
You like some countries like india or philippines in the region, and China likes others in other continents, this is also normal, both choose to "like" what serve their best interests.