New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- India today said that its defence procurement process with the US is on track, and also announced that a US Defence Policy team is expected here later this month.
Days after US President Donald Trump announced the slapping of additional tariffs over New Delhi's purchase of Russian oil, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also reiterated India's position on the India-US ties.
To a question on the India-US defence partnership, the spokesperson said that the two sides would hold the 21st edition of the joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas later this month, in Alaska.
Jaiswal said: "The India and US defence partnership, underpinned by foundational defence agreements, is an important pillar of the b...