India-US Cooperation Across Defense, Space, and Emerging Technology Domains

India-US Cooperation Across Defense, Space, and Emerging Technology Domains

India’s decision to purchase six Boeing P-8I Patrol Aircraft marks a significant milestone in its ongoing defense modernization and Indo-U.S. strategic partnership. The P-8I, a variant of the U.S. Navy’s P-8A Poseidon, is a long-range maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare aircraft that enhances India’s surveillance and strike capabilities over its maritime domain, particularly in the Indian Ocean Region.