US Ambassador Links Apache Visit to Trump-PMO Defence Vision for India

• US Ambassador Sergio Gor highlighted an AH-64E Apache helicopter visit as a "powerful symbol" of the India-US defence partnership.
• Gor stated the visit reflects the joint vision of Donald Trump and PMO India for a stronger defence relationship, bolstering India's capabilities and regional security.
• US Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll met with Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi to discuss deepening bilateral defence cooperation and military engagement.
• The discussions focused on strengthening defence cooperation, enhancing military engagement, and reinforcing a shared commitment to global peace and security.
• Recent high-level interactions include naval chief's US visit for maritime security and US approval of FGM-148 Javelin missiles and M982A1 Excalibur projectiles sale to India.

Why It Matters: US officials emphasize the Apache visit and high-level talks as key to strengthening India-US defence ties.