Explanation: India-US defense cooperation is based on “New Framework for India US Defense Cooperation”, which was renewed for a period of ten years in 2015.

In 2016, the defense relationship was designated as a Major Defense Partnership (MDP).

Several defense agreements have been signed:

• Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Association (August 2016)
• Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (September 2018)
• Industrial Security Agreement (December 2019)
• Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (October 2020)

Source: FORUMIAS