India Times reports that “the military ties between India and the US have deepened as forces from both the countries increasingly participate in joint training and military exercises, a top American commander has said.”  

“The new found momentum in our bilateral relationship with India represents Pacific Command’s (PACOM) most promising strategic opportunity, US Pacific Command Commander Admiral Harry B Harris told lawmakers during a Congressional hearing yesterday.”  

“‘The US/India military-to-military relationship deepens as forces increasingly train and operate together. USPACOM intends to add momentum to an important relationship,’ Harris said.”