US updates jet-engine technology transfer policy with India

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WASHINGTON: In a sign of increasing trustworthiness, the US has updated its policy on gas-turbine engine technology transfer to India to expand cooperation in production and design of sensitive jet engine components.

US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter informed Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar of the decision during the latter's visit here.

As a result of this policy update, Carter exuded confidence that the US will be able to expand cooperation in production and design of se ..

During the meeting, the two leaders discussed ways and means to move the ambitious Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) forward.

Expressing satisfaction with DTTI progress to date, the two committed themselves to identifying additional projects for possible co-development and co-production of high technology items that meet the transformational intent of DTTI, the joint statement said.

Parrikar and Carter commended positive discussions at the Joint Working Group on Ai ..

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US updates jet-engine technology transfer policy with India - The Economic Times