U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the United States will sell state-of-the-art F-35 fighter jets to India, positioning the South Asian nation among the elite group of countries equipped with these advanced stealth planes. Speaking at a joint news conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trump emphasized that starting this year, the U.S. will increase military sales to India by several billions of dollars.
\"Starting this year, we'll be increasing military sales to India by many billions of dollars. We're also paving the way to ultimately provide India with the F-35 stealth fighters,\" Trump stated. While no specific timeline or additional details were provided, this move underscores the growing defense partnership between the two countries.
Since 2008, India has agreed to purchase over $20 billion worth of U.S. defense products, reflecting the deepening strategic ties. The introduction of F-35 fighters is expected to enhance India's military capabilities and contribute to regional security dynamics in Asia.
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