India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Washington for a four-day visit aimed at strengthening the U.S.-India strategic partnership. Ahead of his meeting with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, the Pentagon affirmed the strong military-to-military ties between the two nations. Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh highlighted the deepening cooperation, noting that both the Department of Defense and the administration are committed to maintaining close coordination. Singh's visit underscores the growing defense collaboration between the two countries.