India and the US have signed a new Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA).
This agreement will prioritise supply of defence equipment and components to each other to meet urgent national security requirements.
The agreement, even though not legally binding, will open new avenues for cross investments and partnerships between Indian and US companies
India and the US are also negotiating another pact – the Reciprocal Defence Procurement Agreement (RDP).
It will drastically increase opportunities for Indian manufacturers to engage with US defence majors.
Once RDP is finalised, India will join a list of 26 countries accorded the status of being Defence Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliant.
Only these countries are qualified to supply significant components and parts for American military orders.