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US Army Secretary Visits India for Defence Talks and Arms Deals
The US Army Secretary, Daniel P. Driscoll, is visiting India with a team to talk about defence and buy some weapons.
They will meet important Indian leaders like the External Affairs Minister and Defence Minister.
The US wants to sell India special artillery shells and missiles worth $93 million.
They will also discuss making some engine parts together with an Indian company.
The team will visit a special army group in Agra and watch the Republic Day parade before going back to the US.
This visit is important because the US and India want to work together more, even though they have some disagreements about trade.
US Secretary of the Army Daniel P. Driscoll leads a 13-member delegation to India for defence talks from January 20-23, 2026.
Meetings scheduled with External Affairs Minister P. Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss military cooperation and arms deals.
US State Department approved $93 million arms deals for Excalibur artillery munitions and Javelin anti-tank missile systems for India.
Talks on co-production of GE F414 engines between HAL and GE are in a crucial phase, with a deal expected by 2026.
Delegation to visit the 50th Parachute Brigade in Agra and attend the Republic Day parade before returning to the US.
- Who
- US Secretary of the Army Daniel P. Driscoll and a 13-member delegation
- What
- Defence talks and potential arms deals with India
- Where
- New Delhi, India, with a visit to Agra
- When
- January 20-23, 2026
- Why
- To expand military cooperation and discuss arms deals amid trade tariff tensions
Key facts
- US Delegation
- 13-member team led by Secretary of the Army Daniel P. Driscoll
- Visit Duration
- January 20-23, 2026
- Key Meetings
- External Affairs Minister P. Jaishankar, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- Arms Deals
- $93 million for Excalibur munitions and Javelin anti-tank missiles
- Co-production Talks
- GE F414 engines between HAL and GE
- Special Visit
- 50th Parachute Brigade (Shatrujeet Brigade) in Agra
- Republic Day Event
- Attendance at the Republic Day parade
Quotes
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi
Chief of the Indian Army
“It’s one of the options, but we will prefer an indigenous platform if available.”
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