Category 9 · International Relations & Places in News
India's Strategic and Defence Partnerships
9 micro topics in International Relations & Places in News for UPSC Prelims, in book order: Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) with the United States; Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA); and 7 more.
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Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) with the United States
The Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement, LEMOA, is a defence agreement between India and the United States, signed on 29 August 2016 by Defence Ministers Manohar Parrikar and Ashton Carter. It allows the armed forces of…
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Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA)
The Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement, COMCASA, is a foundational defence agreement between India and the United States, signed on 6 September 2018 at the first 2+2 ministerial dialogue in New Delhi. It enables the two…
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Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA)
The Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement, BECA, is the fourth and last foundational defence agreement between India and the United States. It was signed on 27 October 2020 at the third 2+2 ministerial dialogue in New…
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India-Russia Defence Cooperation and the S-400 Missile System Deal
India-Russia defence cooperation is one of India's oldest strategic relationships, going back to the Soviet era, and covers purchase, licensed production and joint development of weapons. The S-400 Triumf is a long-range air defence missile system…
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India-France Defence Partnership and the Rafale Deal
India-France defence cooperation is a strategic partnership that began in 1998, when France became India's first strategic partner, and covers aircraft, submarines, engines, space and exercises. The Rafale multirole fighter is its symbol. India bought 36…
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India-Israel Defence Cooperation
India-Israel defence cooperation is a close and discreet partnership that began after full diplomatic relations were established in January 1992, and Israel is among India's major arms suppliers. It covers unmanned aerial vehicles, missiles, radars, air…
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Joint Military Exercises: Malabar (India-US-Japan-Australia), Yudh Abhyas (India-US), Indra (India-Russia), Garuda (India-France)
Joint military exercises are training drills between the armed forces of India and partner countries that build interoperability, trust and understanding of each other's doctrine. Four of the best known are Malabar, a naval exercise with…
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Vibrant Indo-Pacific Oceans' Initiative
The Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative, IPOI, is an open, non-treaty, India-led framework for practical cooperation in the maritime domain across the Indo-Pacific. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced it at the East Asia Summit in Bangkok on 4…
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India's Defence Exports and "Make in India" Defence Manufacturing Partnerships
India's defence exports and Make in India defence manufacturing partnerships are policies to reduce import dependence and build a domestic defence industry that also sells abroad. India's defence exports reached a record 38,424 crore rupees in…
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Frequently asked questions
Which topics are in India's Strategic and Defence Partnerships?
India's Strategic and Defence Partnerships has 9 micro topics in International Relations & Places in News: Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) with the United States; Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA); Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA); India-Russia Defence Cooperation and the S-400 Missile System Deal; India-France Defence Partnership and the Rafale Deal; India-Israel Defence Cooperation; Joint Military Exercises: Malabar (India-US-Japan-Australia), Yudh Abhyas (India-US), Indra (India-Russia), Garuda (India-France); Vibrant Indo-Pacific Oceans' Initiative; India's Defence Exports and "Make in India" Defence Manufacturing Partnerships.
Is India's Strategic and Defence Partnerships important for UPSC Prelims?
India's Strategic and Defence Partnerships is a part of the UPSC Prelims International Relations & Places in News syllabus map on MaargX UPSC. Each of its 9 published topics has key terms, a Mains angle and practice questions.