India Now Among U.S. Most Important Strategic Partners: Richard Verma

BENGALURU: U.S. Ambassador to India Richard Verma said the strategic relationship of the U.S. with India is "one of our most important" and events like 'Aero India' "allow us to demonstrate our commitment to" the partnership.

Inaugurating the U.S. Pavilion at the 'Aero India' show here, Verma termed the exhibit as "the best of U.S. aviation and defence technology".

"Air shows like 'Aero India' allow us to demonstrate our commitment to the strategic relationship with key international partners," he said, adding that "and in 2015, the strategic relationship the United States has with India is one of our most important."

As many as 64 U.S. companies including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Honeywell Esterline, Bell, GE Aviation, and Sikorsky are participating in the air show which began.

The U.S. with 64 companies will have the biggest presence at the event, said to be the largest air show to be hosted in India so far, in which 33 other countries are also taking part.

Seven of the 11 foreign military aircraft on display will be American - two F-15C Eagles, two F-16C Fighting Falcons, one Boeing KC-135 tanker, one C-17 Globemaster III and a P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft.

 U.S. participation in 'Aero India' provides both U.S. and Indian industry and services the opportunity to strengthen military-to-military relations and invigorate our defence cooperation, a statement by the U.S. Embassy said.

Seven of the 11 foreign military aircraft on display will be American - two F-15C Eagles, two F-16C Fighting Falcons, one Boeing KC-135 tanker, one C-17 Globemaster III and a P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft.

 U.S. participation in 'Aero India' provides both US and Indian industry and services the opportunity to strengthen military-to-military relations and invigorate our defence cooperation, a statement by the U.S. Embassy said.

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