India will increasingly turn to US defence products to secure its borders and wider interests, top Indian officials have told the Financial Times ahead of a visit by US President Barack Obama early next month.
The desire for a closer defence partnership comes as New Delhi considers a landmark $11bn deal to buy 126 multi-role combat fighter jets to rearm India’s out-of-date air force and boost defence capabilities against Pakistan and China.
Lockheed Martin and Boeing are among six foreign companies competing for the sale.
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