Future Outlook & Challenges:

• Policy Implementation: The new administration's commitment to technology sharing faces potential hurdles due to staffing cuts in the U.S. National Security Council (NSC).


• Russia Arms Dependency: The U.S. continues to push India to move away from Russian defense equipment, though India seeks to balance this for its strategic autonomy.


• Strategic Trade: Increased focus on high-tech areas like semiconductor supply chains and space, managed through the new strategic trade dialogue under TRUST

Key foundational agreements like provide the legal framework for this deepened interoperability, enabling secure, real-time data sharing and logistical support.