Context: Recently, Indian and U.S. Defence Delegations conduct Virtual Discussion on Defense Cooperation. It is the 10th Defense Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) Group Meeting .
U.S.-India Defense Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI)

• The DTTI is a mechanism by which senior leaders from the defence establishment of both India and the US meet and discuss challenges and opportunities for growth in defence cooperation.
• Generally, DTTI meetings are held twice a year.
• The aim of the DTTI Group is to bring sustained leadership focus to the bilateral defense trade relationship and create opportunities for co-production and co-development of defense equipment.
• Four Joint Working Groups focused on land, naval, air, and aircraft carrier technologies have been established under DTTI to promote mutually agreed projects within their domains.

Aims of the DTTI

• Transform the bilateral defense relationship into one that is limited only by independent strategic decisions, rather than bureaucratic obstacles or inefficient procedures.
• Strengthen India’s defense industrial base by moving away from the traditional “buyer-seller” dynamic towards a more collaborative approach.
• Explore new areas of technological collaboration from science and technology cooperation through co-development and co-production.
• Expand U.S.-Indian business ties.