India and the US are currently engaged in an enormous joint military exercise with the active participation of the soldiers and machinery from both sides. The unsettled South Asian scenario has made it necessary for the US to have a strong ally in the region. India has proved to be a dependable ally provided the relationship is mutually beneficial.
The US is concerned about the murky state of affairs in Afghanistan and India is more worried about Pakistan harbouring terrorists. Both nations share a common problem in the form of China. The US has plans to keep a check on China as well via a stronger relationship with India. India too is in need of a strong support to keep China at bay and to deal with the
neighbour in case of a brawl.
The primary aim of the joint military exercise is to prepare the soldier for the worst situation that can arise in the region. As per the pact signed in the month of July, India has permitted the entry of military aircraft manufacturers Lockheed and Boeing into the Indian defense market. The war game will also function as a testing stage for the Indian officials to assess US weaponry prior to ordering the same.
The program was initiated after the suicide bombing on the Indian embassy in Kabul. The attack took the lives of 17 people.
Source: - Sanjoy Alexander http://www.reelsandwheels.blogspot.com
Thursday, October 29, 2009
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