Rohan Ramesh

The United States sent a high-level delegation along with an impressive array of military platforms and personnel. This significant representation from the US industry is an example of the growing defence ties between the US and India.

C-130J Super Hercules aircraft

The head of the US delegation to Aero India 2019, Ambassador Kenneth I. Juster, stated, “I am pleased to be here to support our largest-ever US participation in Aero India.  The US and India are committed to strengthening defence cooperation, in line with India’s status as a major defence partner. Defence acquisitions are an important component in deepening our bilateral ties and contributing to a balanced trade relationship.”

The US government delegation included Ambassador Kenneth I. Juster, Deputy Undersecretary of Defence for Acquisition and Sustainment Alan Shaffer, Director of the Defence Security Cooperation Agency Lt Gen. Charles Hooper, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence Dr Joseph Felter, Senior Defence Attaché to India Major General Robin Fontes Director, Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation Directorate, Air Force Life Cycle Management Centre Brigadier General Sean M. Farrell, Navy International Programs Office Executive Director, Dr Walter F. Jones and US Consul General in Chennai, Robe