# Trump-Modi call and US push to buy American: What's behind the defence sales push?| IOD, S02, Ep 55

An episode of [In Our Defence](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1617244439), 30 Jan 2025, 48 min.

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A single line in the White House readout of President Donald Trump's call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi has raised eyebrows-the President emphasized the importance of India increasing its procurement of American-made security equipment. But why was this message made so explicit? What exactly is Trump pushing India to buy, and where is this pressure coming from? In this episode, host Dev Goswami and defence expert Shiv Aroor dive into the evolution of India-US defense ties, from past sanctions to multi-billion-dollar deals, and examine the key American defense platforms India has already acquired. The two also discuss potential purchases that could be on the table under Trump's push, including fighter jets, drones, and missile defense systems. Finally, the two explore India's strategic options -- how can New Delhi balance growing ties with Washington while maintaining its commitment to self-reliance and Make in India? Produced by Garvit Srivastava Sound Mix by Rohan Bharti

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