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Article: Indian military gaining global prestige; U.S. offers ally jets, warship; New Delhi sets up Tajik base.(WORLD)(BRIEFING: WESTERN ASIA)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- July 29, 2006
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Byline: Erica Lee Nelson, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
NEW DELHI - With American special forces training in its remote jungles and indigenously developed helicopters and cruise missiles ready to hit the international market, India's defense establishment is breaking down old barriers and gaining influence on the world scene.
Even before a bilateral nuclear deal is approved by the U.S. Congress, India is already reaping the benefits of closer ties with the United States. The nuclear deal was approved by the House of Representatives on Wednesday, and the Senate is expected to vote on it later this year.
So far, the Bush administration has authorized the ...