US Defence Secretary Carter to visit Visakhapatnam port

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Last Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2015 - 20:39
US Defence Secretary Carter to visit Visakhapatnam port | Zee News


Washington: US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter will visit Visakhapatnam port during his maiden trip to India early next month, indicating the significance the Pentagon attaches to India's modernisation of its Navy.


In fact, Vizag would be his first stop in India, Carter told reporters travelling with him on his Asia-Pacific trip that also takes him to Singapore and Vietnam.

The Defence Secretary described Vizag as a "major naval port" which is also the headquarters of the Indian Navy's Eastern Naval Command.

"This is an Indian installation which is important to India's 'Act East' strategy, which is one of the ways they express their role and their residence in the Asia-Pacific theatre," Carter said.

In New Delhi, in addition to holding talks with his Indian counterpart Manohar Parrikar, Carter would also meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

With the Indian leadership, Carter said he would be "discussing some of our defence technical cooperation".

"This is a big priority for the US, a big priority for the Indian government as well, but that's true of virtually every country in the region," he said.

PTI

 

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Last Updated: Saturday, May 30, 2015 - 11:08
US looking to complement India's 'Act East' policy: Carter | Zee News


Singapore: Ahead of his India visit next week, US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter on Saturday said America is looking for new ways to complement India's 'Act East' policy and find meaningful areas of cooperation in the Asia Pacific.


"The 2015 US-India Defense Framework I will sign next week will open up this relationship on everything from maritime security to aircraft carrier and jet engine technology cooperation," he told delegates at the Shangri-La Dialogue plenary session here.

During his visit next week, Carter said he will tour the Eastern Naval Command at Vizag and meet with with his Indian counterpart Manohar Parrikar in New Delhi to sign the new US-India Defense Framework that will guide military cooperation for the next decade.

"The United States is looking for new ways to complement India's Act East policy and find meaningful areas of cooperation in the Asia Pacific," he said.

"We're leveraging America's alliances and partnerships to pursue new forms of cooperation and that is why America's trilateral networks are blossoming," Carter said.

He pointed out that with Japan and Australia, the US is strengthening maritime security in Southeast Asia, expanding trilateral exercises and exploring defence technology cooperation.

With Japan and Korea, the United States is building on a first-of-its kind information-sharing arrangement that will help collectively deter and respond to crises, he said.

"And with Japan and India, the United States is sharing lessons learned on disaster responses and building greater maritime security cooperation," said Carter.

Prior to India, Carter will leave for Vietnam after his Singapore visit to attend the Shangri-La Dialogue. The exact dates of his travel were not given.

He will be visiting Haiphong and then Hanoi, where he and Vietnamese Defense Minister General Thanh will sign a Joint Vision Statement that for the first time commits both the United States and Vietnam to greater operational cooperation.

"Each of these stops, just like my visits to Japan and the Republic of Korea last month, is a reminder of the regional demand for persistent American engagement and the importance of the regional security architecture that has helped so many Asia-Pacific nations rise and prosper," he said.

Referring to issues related to the South China Sea, Carter said the United States wants a shared regional architecture that is strong enough, capable enough, and connected enough to ensure that all Asia-Pacific people and nations have the opportunity to rise and continue to rise in the future.

"The United States wants a future in which an Indonesian fisherman, an energy executive from Malaysia, an entrepreneur from Singapore, a small business owner in California, and a Chinese businesswoman - just to name a few - have the security and opportunity to rise and prosper. And the United States wants to protect the rights of all countries, whether large or small, to win...To rise, prosper and determine their own destiny," he said.

America's alliances and partnerships have been the bedrock of peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific for decades, he pointed out.

And the United States is working with allies like Australia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Thailand, and the Philippines to be sure they continue to serve that function, the US Defence Secretary said.

"Modernisation means changing these alliances to address the evolving threat of environment as the United States has done with South Korea and growing these alliances into platforms for regional and global cooperation, as we've done with Australia and Japan," Carter said.

He said the United States and China have agreed to two historic confidence-building agreements this past fall, and Washington hopes to do more.

"We're working to complete another measure this year that aims to prevent dangerous air-to-air encounters. Building better habits of US-China military-to-military cooperation not only benefits both countries but the whole region as well.

"Beyond exercises and military-to-military cooperation, we also build habits of cooperation when we work together to confront real world challenges, such as responding to natural disasters and other humanitarian crises. These efforts are critically important in a disaster-prone region," Carter said.

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US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter to arrive on a two-day visit to India today | Zee News
Last Updated: Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - 05:04
New Delhi: US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter will arrive on a two-day visit to India on Tuesday.

Carter will arrive at Vishakapatnam first and hold talks with senior Navy officials there, before flying in to the national capital.

In Vishakapatnam, the US Defence Secretary will visit the indigenous Shivalik class stealth multi-role frigate, INS Sahyadri.

On Carter's visit, India and US will sign new 10-year defence framework, which was decided during the visit of American President Barack Obama here in January.

American officials have said this indicates the significance Pentagon attaches to India's modernisation of its navy, as per PTI.

In New Delhi, in addition to holding talks with his Indian counterpart Manohar Parrikar, Carter would also meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

US looking to complement India's 'Act East' policy: Carter

Carter had last week said that the US was looking for new ways to complement India's 'Act East' policy and find meaningful areas of cooperation in the Asia Pacific.

Addressing Shangri-La Dialogue plenary session delegates in Singapore on May 30, Carter had said that he would be looking for ways to enhance maritime security to aircraft carrier and jet engine technology cooperation with India, as per ANI.

Carter had further said that trilateral exercise involving Japan, India and the United States were aimed at learning lessons on disaster responses, besides building on greater maritime security cooperation.

(With Agency inputs)

 

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Ministry of Defence
02-June, 2015 12:05 IST
Visit of us Secretary of Defence to India

Leading a high level delegation, the US Secretary of Defence Dr Ashton Carter will arrive in Visakhapatnam shortly today on a 3 day visit to the country. This would be Dr Carter’s first visit to India as Secretary of Defence. He had earlier visited India in September 2013 and July 2012 as Deputy Secretary of Defence.

As Deputy Secretary, Dr Carter was the main architect of the India-US Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) and advocated support for treating India at the same level as their closest partner in terms of extent and level of technology transfer, co-development, co-production and collaborative ventures, expedited approval process for licenses, etc.

Dr Carter after visiting Visakhapatnam based Eastern Naval Command will reach New Delhi this evening. Tomorrow, in addition to meeting with Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar, he would also be meeting the National Security Advisor and the External Affairs Minister. He would also call on the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

Prior to coming to India, Secretary Carter attended the “Shangri La Dialogue-2015” on Asian Security organised by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in Singapore from 29-31 May 2015.

 

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US Defence Secretary AshtonCarter visits indigenous stealth frigate INSSahyadri at Vizag:

 

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Ministry of Defence
02-June, 2015 18:03 IST
US Secretary of Defence Visits Eastern Naval Command

Dr. Ashton Carter, the US Secretary of Defence, accompanied by Mrs Stephanie Carter and a thirteen member US delegation, visited Visakhapatnam today, 02 June 15. During the visit, the Secretary of Defence interacted with Vice Admiral BK Verma, Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command and held discussions on issues of common interest. On completion, crest and gifts were exchanged with the visiting dignitary. Later, the Secretary accompanied by the US delegation visited the indigenous stealth frigate, INS Sahyadri, prior to their departure to New Delhi.

During the visit, Mrs Stephanie Carter also interacted with the members of Naval Wives Welfare Association (NWWA) and was apprised on various welfare activities undertaken by NWWA for the Naval Community.

 

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India, US to sign 10-year defence framework agreement today | Zee News
New Delhi: US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter, who is on a three-day visit to the country, will sign a fresh 10-year defence framework agreement with India on Wednesday.

The agreement, decided during the visit of US President Barack Obama to India in January, will focus on issues ranging from maritime security, aircraft carrier to jet engine technology cooperation and joint training.

Earlier today, Carter was accorded a Guard of Honour at the South Block. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar was also present during the ceremony. The visiting dignitary earlier paid tributes at the Amar Jawan Jyoti here. Carter laid a wreath in the honour of the soldiers at the war memorial.

Today he will hold wide-ranging talks with arrikar during which India-US Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) will be a major area of focus, defence sources said, as per PTI.

The US Defence Secretary will also call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi besides meeting External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.

"Carter's trip to India is part of his focus on the US re-balance to Asia. Specifically, his trip to Vishakapatnam showcased his commitment to maritime security and the need for a regional security architecture that creates transparency and trust among regional partners," a statement by the US Embassy had said in New Delhi yesterday.

Carter, who arrived in India yesterday, began his tour with a trip to strategically important Eastern Naval Command in Vishakapatnam whose theatre of operation includes the critical South China sea region and the Strait of Malacca.

Ministry of Defence spokesperson Sitanshu Kar had posted yesterday the following pictures of Carter's arrival in India and visit to Vishakapatnam.

The US is in the process of re-balancing its naval assets into the Asia-Pacific and it is wooing India to be its partner in the region.

The American Navy plans to shift 60 percent of its maritime assets to the Pacific by 2020.

Carter is accompanied by his wife Stephanie and a 13-member US delegation.

(With PTI inputs)
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US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter meets Manohar Parikkar | Zee News
New Delhi: On a three-day visit to India, US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter on Wednesday met Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar.

The meeting took place at South Block after Carter, heading a high-level delegation, laid a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti memorial at India Gate, the World War I monument.

He is scheduled to call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and meet External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday.

This is Carter`s first visit to India as defence secretary.

Carter, who arrived in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday, has visited the Eastern Naval Command and the indigenous stealth frigate, INS Sahyadri.

IANS

The Defence Secretary of US, Dr. Ashton Carter laying wreath at Amar Jawan Jyoti, in New Delhi on June 03, 2015.

The Defence Secretary of US, Dr. Ashton Carter Paying homage at Amar Jawan Jyoti, in New Delhi on June 03, 2015.

The Defence Secretary of US, Dr. Ashton Carter inspecting the Guard of Honour, in New Delhi on June 03, 2015.

The Defence Secretary of US, Dr. Ashton Carter being received by the Union Minister for Defence, Shri Manohar Parrikar, in New Delhi on June 03, 2015.

 

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Prime Minister's Office
03-June, 2015 20:06 IST
US Secretary of Defence Ashton Carter calls on PM


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today met the US Secretary of Defence Mr Ashton Carter. Prime Minister mentioned that the two Summit meetings between him and the US President Barack Obama over the past year have provided new energy and momentum to the bilateral relations. He expressed satisfaction at the implementation of the decisions taken during these Summit meetings. He expressed hope that the US companies, including those in the defence manufacturing sector, would actively participate in the 'Make in India' initiative and set up manufacturing units in India with transfer of technology and link to the global supply chain.

Mr Carter conveyed that India was an important strategic partner for the US. The US policy of rebalance in Asia Pacific complimented India's Act East Policy. The US authorities were committed to the expeditious implementation of the decisions reached between the leaders of the two countries. In this context, the US was encouraging the US companies to set up manufacturing units in India with transfer of technology.

Both sides also exchanged views on regional issues, including the situation in Afghanistan, and the recent developments in the Indian Ocean and the Asia Pacific region.

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The US Defence Secretary, Mr. Ashton Carter calls on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on June 03, 2015.

 

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India, US to sign 10-year defence framework agreement today | Zee News
New Delhi: US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter, who is on a three-day visit to the country, will sign a fresh 10-year defence framework agreement with India on Wednesday.

The agreement, decided during the visit of US President Barack Obama to India in January, will focus on issues ranging from maritime security, aircraft carrier to jet engine technology cooperation and joint training.

Earlier today, Carter was accorded a Guard of Honour at the South Block. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar was also present during the ceremony. The visiting dignitary earlier paid tributes at the Amar Jawan Jyoti here. Carter laid a wreath in the honour of the soldiers at the war memorial.

Today he will hold wide-ranging talks with arrikar during which India-US Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) will be a major area of focus, defence sources said, as per PTI.

The US Defence Secretary will also call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi besides meeting External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.

"Carter's trip to India is part of his focus on the US re-balance to Asia. Specifically, his trip to Vishakapatnam showcased his commitment to maritime security and the need for a regional security architecture that creates transparency and trust among regional partners," a statement by the US Embassy had said in New Delhi yesterday.

Carter, who arrived in India yesterday, began his tour with a trip to strategically important Eastern Naval Command in Vishakapatnam whose theatre of operation includes the critical South China sea region and the Strait of Malacca.

Ministry of Defence spokesperson Sitanshu Kar had posted yesterday the following pictures of Carter's arrival in India and visit to Vishakapatnam.

The US is in the process of re-balancing its naval assets into the Asia-Pacific and it is wooing India to be its partner in the region.

The American Navy plans to shift 60 percent of its maritime assets to the Pacific by 2020.

Carter is accompanied by his wife Stephanie and a 13-member US delegation.

(With PTI inputs)
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US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter meets Manohar Parikkar | Zee News
New Delhi: On a three-day visit to India, US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter on Wednesday met Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar.

The meeting took place at South Block after Carter, heading a high-level delegation, laid a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti memorial at India Gate, the World War I monument.

He is scheduled to call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and meet External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday.

This is Carter`s first visit to India as defence secretary.

Carter, who arrived in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday, has visited the Eastern Naval Command and the indigenous stealth frigate, INS Sahyadri.

IANS

The Defence Secretary of US, Dr. Ashton Carter laying wreath at Amar Jawan Jyoti, in New Delhi on June 03, 2015.

The Defence Secretary of US, Dr. Ashton Carter Paying homage at Amar Jawan Jyoti, in New Delhi on June 03, 2015.

The Defence Secretary of US, Dr. Ashton Carter inspecting the Guard of Honour, in New Delhi on June 03, 2015.

The Defence Secretary of US, Dr. Ashton Carter being received by the Union Minister for Defence, Shri Manohar Parrikar, in New Delhi on June 03, 2015.

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Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar welcoming US Secretary of Defence, Ashton Carter at the tri-service Guard of Honour at South Block, in New Delhi on Wednesday. Photo: V. Sudershan
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar meeting with US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter - The Hindu
"I will not comment on specifics but any arms sale to Pakistan is a concern to India," he told reporters in New Delhi.
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday expressed concern over arms sale to Pakistan, ahead of his meeting with visiting US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter.

“I will not comment on specifics but any arms sale to Pakistan is a concern to India,” he told reporters in New Delhi.

He was replying to a question about continued American sale of arms to Pakistan. He was also asked if this issue would be raised during his meeting with Mr. Carter later in the evening.

The U.S. has given military hardware, including F-16 fighter planes, to Pakistan amounting to a whopping $ 5.4 billion since the 9/11 terror attacks, according to a latest Congressional report.

Sale of F-16 combat aircraft and related equipment account for nearly half of this.

The military hardware given to Pakistan in the 10-year framework has been argued as supplies needed by Islamabad for capacity building to fight terrorists in its border areas.

But most of the arms and equipment supplied to Pakistan have been those which could be used for conventional war with India.

 

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Ministry of Defence
03-June, 2015 20:36 IST
India-US Joint Press Release

Visit of US Secretary of Defence Dr. Ashton Carter to India (2-4 June 2015)

During an official visit to India, Dr. Ashton Carter, the United States Secretary of Defence, met Raksha Mantri Shri Manohar Parrikar and called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He also met the External Affairs Minister Smt. Sushma Swaraj and the National Security Adviser Shri Ajit Doval. Before arriving in Delhi, Secretary Carter also visited the Eastern Naval Command.

Raksha Mantri and Secretary Carter discussed the India-U.S. defence relationship, and the broader India-US Strategic Partnership, and reaffirmed their commitment to expand and deepen the bilateral defence relationship. The two also reviewed the existing and emerging regional security dynamics.

Raksha Mantri and Secretary Carter signed the 2015 Framework for the India-US Defence Relationship, which builds upon the previous framework and successes to guide the bilateral defence and strategic partnership for the next ten years. The new Framework agreement provides avenues for high level strategic discussions, continued exchanges between armed forces of both countries, and strengthening of defence capabilities.

The Framework also recognizes the transformative nature of the Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI). Both India and the United States have finalized two project agreements for joint development of Mobile Electric Hybrid Power Sources and the Next Generation Protective Ensembles.

In addition, building on the areas of agreement during President Obama’s visit to India in January 2015, Raksha Mantri and Secretary Carter agreed to expedite discussions to take forward cooperation on jet engines, aircraft carrier design and construction, and other areas. The two also agreed to pursue co-development and co-production projects that will offer tangible opportunities for American defence industries to build defence partnership with the Indian industries including in manufacturing under ‘Make in India’.

Raksha Mantri and Secretary Carter agreed to continue their efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest, such as maritime security and knowledge partnership in the field of Defence.

Secretary Carter thanked Raksha Mantri for the help extended in the search for the US helicopter which went missing during the relief operations in Nepal.

Secretary Carter invited Raksha Mantri to visit US for the next meeting. Raksha Mantri accepted the invitation in principle.

The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Manohar Parrikar and the US Defence Secretary, Mr. Ashton Carter signing the 2015 framework for the India – US defence relationship, in New Delhi on June 03, 2015.

The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Manohar Parrikar and the US Defence Secretary, Mr. Ashton Carter exchanging the signed document of the 2015 framework for the India – US defence relationship, in New Delhi on June 03, 2015. The Defence Secretary, Shri G. Mohan Kumar is also seen.

Wed Jun 3, 2015 11:56am EDT
India, U.S. clear two ground-breaking defense projects as Carter holds talks| Reuters

India and the United States have sealed an agreement to jointly develop protective gear for soldiers against biological and chemical warfare, and another on building generators, defense officials said on Wednesday.

The projects were cleared as U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter held talks with Indian leaders to expand security ties between the countries that were on opposite sides of the Cold War but have since drawn closer against the rising weight of China.

The United States has become one of the top sources of weapons for the Indian military, upstaging Russia in recent years, and now under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Make-in-India" program offered joint development and production of military technologies.


While the two projects approved are modest in scale, India and the United States are also exploring collaboration at the higher end of technology, Carter told reporters.

“We have big ambitions, and jet engines, aircraft carrier technology are big projects that we’re working very hard on," he said.

Carter is due to sign a new 10-year defense cooperation pact with his Indian counterpart Manohar Parikkar later on Wednesday that will include cooperation in maritime security, another official said.

The two countries conduct annual naval exercises in the Indian Ocean where China has made forays in recent years in a sign of its expanding reach.

Both the project on protective clothing for soldiers as well developing the next generation power source for the battlefield will each have $1 million in funding shared equally by the two sides, a U.S. defense official said.

"We’ve negotiated texts, we’ve agreed to texts and they’ll be signed into effect at the end of this month. We went from flash to bang, meaning from the joint statement in January to agreed to and signed texts in just under five months," the official said.

The other two projects under the Defense Technology and Trade Initiative that Carter himself launched before his elevation as defense secretary relate to Raven mini-UAVs and surveillance modules for the C-130J military transport plane.

India is also eyeing U.S. aircraft launch technology for a carrier it plans to build to replace an aging British warship. The two sides have set up a working group to explore cooperation and the defense official said military officials will meet later this month in the United States.

"We have the pre-eminent aircraft carriers in the world. They are excited about possible collaboration. There are multiple areas of possible collaboration. It’s a huge platform," the U.S. official said.