To Restart ‘COPE INDIA’ : US Department of Defense

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India Draws Closer To US Under Modi, To Restart ‘COPE INDIA’

https://ultra.news/s-e/32701/india-draws-closer-us-modi-restart-cope-india

 

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“In 2017, the United States expects to relaunch our bilateral Air Force exercise, COPE INDIA. The U.S. Air Force is also focused on expanding cooperation with the Indian Air Force on C-130J/C-17 transport aircraft capabilities, flight safety, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and combat search and rescue,” the US Department of Defense said.
Read more at https://ultra.news/s-e/32701/india-draws-closer-us-modi-restart-cope-india#pcgTURDVYvkdlXDZ.99

 

[StormyKid]

This makes sense considering the current climate of the region as a whole.

 

[Screambowl]

I wouldn't be surprized if Israel is playing a role as mediator.