NEW DELHI -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes an "historic" visit to the U.S. this week with new defense deals on the table as the two nations boost military ties to counterbalance rival China.
Indian PM's trip expected to yield new pacts on drones, jet fighter engines
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's U.S. trip marks the first state visit to Washington by an Indian leader since 2009. © Reuters
NEW DELHI -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes an "historic" visit to the U.S. this week with new defense deals on the table as the two nations boost military ties to counterbalance rival China.