Republicans see the enemy as China.
Democrats see it as Russia. That’s the difference
We couldn't care less if they considered Fiji as the enemy. The issue comes when they drag us in the middle despite not being in a formal military alliance.
What a disgusting comment. Bulwark against China? Does this lady think Indians are just good to be cannon fodder? I sense both racism and ignorance
This thinking is due to the binarism of the countries with Abrahamic backgrounds. The US and its European allies cannot sustain for long without conflicts overseas, as that's the only unifying factor in their regions. For example, people in Europe have a tendency to start demanding separate countries even if there is a hairline difference in language or customs. The US was almost on the verge of something similar as the racial tensions are high there. But Ukraine-Russia war became a lease of life for their unity.
Coming back to Indo-US ties, recently our Navy released a statement saying that they would "not follow the IAF" and would buy a jet that suits their needs. This clearly points out that we are going for the F/A-18SH. We will have to give their pound of flesh somewhere. So this is it. If this comes true, then it would be a landmark entry of the US into the combat platform market in India.
GE is also offering the engine collaboration program for the F-414's next version, sans the ToT and wants to retain the IP within. Sort of like how Swedish company Volvo made GE F404s for Gripens back in the 90s.