U.S. plans naval logistics hubs in India to counter China

Resupply and repair partnership to help fill 'big gap' in Indo-Pacific readiness

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on June 23. © AP

RYO NAKAMURA and SATOSHI IWAKI, Nikkei staff writers

WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI -- The U.S. seeks to transform India into a center for resupplying and maintenance of naval vessels in the South Asia region, where it has been stretched thin with such capabilities.

U.S. President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to comprehensive defense and economic partnerships when Modi visited the White House in late June for a summit with Biden.

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