U.S. and India Strengthen Strategic Ties as Trump Administration Prepares to Take Office

Outgoing Biden administration announces key advancements in nuclear cooperation, technology partnerships, and defense collaboration with India.

The U.S. will lift regulations restricting civil nuclear cooperation with India, finalizing steps to enable collaboration between Indian nuclear entities and American companies.
Jake Sullivan, in his final trip as National Security Advisor, highlighted progress in U.S.-India partnerships on strategic technologies, including space exploration, semiconductors, and clean energy.
India and the U.S. are deepening defense ties, with initiatives such as co-production of military systems and advanced technology transfers, including jet engine manufacturing agreements.
Both nations reaffirmed their shared focus on countering China's influence, with India hosting a Quad meeting this year and expanding cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
India anticipates challenges in trade and immigration policies under the incoming Trump administration, though Modi and Trump’s ideological alignment may ease bilateral relations.