Raksha Mantri conveys India’s concern to US Secretary of Defence over America’s decision to provide sustenance package for Pak’s F-16 fleet

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today had a productive telephonic conversation with the US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin. They discussed the growing convergence of strategic interests and enhanced defence and security cooperation.

Both Ministers also discussed ways to strengthen technological and industrial collaboration and also explore cooperation in emerging and critical technologies. In a series of tweets, Mr Singh said, he conveyed India’s concern at the recent US decision to provide a sustenance package for Pakistan’s F-16 fleet. The Defence Minister said, he is looking forward to continuing dialogue with Secretary Austin to further consolidate the India-US partnership.