U.S. Pursues a Coveted Prize: India as a Defense PartnerRepairing American ships in Indian ports is a first step, as the U.S. military seeks to bring India into a network to deter Chinese aggression.
Source: U.S. Pursues a Coveted Prize: India as a Defense Partner (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/17/world/asia/india-us-defense.html)