United States to Supply Advanced F-35 Fighter Jets to India
Major Strategic Announcement by President Donald Trump in Joint Press Conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington D.C.
Washington, February 14 In a landmark development, the United States has announced its decision to supply India with state-of-the-art F-35 stealth fighter jets, marking a significant milestone in India-U.S. defense cooperation. The announcement was made by U.S. President Donald Trump during a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their historic bilateral meeting in Washington D.C.
India to Join the Exclusive Club of F-35 Stealth Fighter Jet Operators
President Trump, emphasizing the deepening defense ties between the two nations, declared that the U.S. will boost military sales to India, reaching billions of dollars this year. The decision to provide F-35 fighter jets will place India among an elite group of nations operating the worldโs most advanced stealth combat aircraft.
โWe have opened the pathway for India to acquire the cutting-edge F-35 fighter jets,โ President Trump stated. โAmerica will rapidly expand military trade with India, strengthening our strategic partnership like never before.โ
Historic Visit Strengthens India-U.S. Strategic Ties
This visit holds special significance as it marks Prime Minister Narendra Modiโs first official visit to the White House since President Trumpโs return to office. The discussions between the two leaders focused on deepening defense, trade, and technology collaborations.
Prime Minister Modi expressed his appreciation for President Trumpโs leadership and reiterated that both nations prioritize their national interests above all.
โIt is a pleasure to see you back in the White House, Mr. President. On behalf of 1.4 billion Indians, I extend my congratulations. The people of India have given me the opportunity to serve as Prime Minister for the third time, and I look forward to working closely with you for the next four years,โ Modi said.
The Indian Prime Minister further emphasized that during Trumpโs first term, India-U.S. relations flourished, and with the same trust and shared vision, both nations will now accelerate their collaboration across multiple sectors.
Modiโs Vision: From โMAGAโ to โMIGAโ
Prime Minister Modi took to X (formerly Twitter) to reflect on the meeting, highlighting the synergy between both nationsโ aspirations.
โPresident Trump often speaks about MAGA Make America Great Again. In India, we are working towards a Developed India, which in the American context translates to MIGA Make India Great Again. Together, this forms a MEGA partnership for prosperity between India and the United States,โ Modi wrote.
Engagement with Business Leaders: Meeting with Elon Musk
Apart from the diplomatic discussions, Prime Minister Modi also met Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. Their discussions covered a range of topics, including space technology, mobility, innovation, and governance reforms.
*โIn Washington D.C., we had an engaging discussion on several key issues, including *space exploration, emerging technology, and Indiaโs reforms focused on โminimum government, maximum governanceโ.โ Modi shared in another post.
India-U.S. Partnership Enters a New Era
The decision to provide F-35 fighter jets to India marks a watershed moment in the growing strategic relationship between the worldโs largest democracy and the worldโs most powerful democracy. With deepening defense collaborations, increased trade partnerships, and technological cooperation, the India-U.S. alliance is set to shape the global geopolitical landscape for years to come.
