PM Narendra Modi applauds Lockheed Martin’s ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ commitment

By R Anil Kumar

• The CEO of Lockheed Martin, Jim Taiclet met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on  July 18. 

• Lockheed Martin is a key partner in India-US Aerospace and Defence Industrial cooperation. We welcome it’s commitment towards realising the vision of ‘Make in India, Make for the World’: PM Narendra Modi

• Lockheed Martin, an American multinational corporation specializing in aerospace, arms, defence, information security, and technology, has been a significant player in the Indian defence sector

New Delhi. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has applauded defence major Lockheed Martin’s commitment towards realising the vision of ‘Make in India, Make for the World.’ The CEO of Lockheed Martin, Jim Taiclet met Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Thursday, July 18.

https://x.com/PMOIndia/status/1814175465898172435

The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) posted on X: 

“CEO of @LockheedMartin, Jim Taiclet met Prime Minister @narendramodi. Lockheed Martin is a key partner in India-US Aerospace and Defence Industrial cooperation. We welcome it’s commitment towards realising the vision of ‘Make in India, Make for the World’.”

Strengthening US-India defence ties:

Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasizing the commitment of the world’s oldest and largest democracies to strengthen their bilateral ties.

Taiclet praised the local workforce in India, recognizing its promising talent and capabilities.

Strengthening Bilateral Ties

“As a trusted partner of over three decades, we recognize the promising talent and capabilities of the local industry and remain committed to strengthening the defence and industrial ties between our two nations,” Lockheed Martin stated.

Historic State Visit Boosts Relations

Last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a state visit to the US, which Lockheed Martin described as “truly historic.” The company noted, “This visit is going to take our relationship (India-US ties) to the next level and I think that’s a cross-hold sector for supply chain resilience.”

Economic Engagement on the Rise

Dilip Chauhan, Deputy Commissioner for New York City Mayor’s Office for International Affairs, highlighted the positive impact of PM Modi’s visit.

“PM Modi’s visit made US and India’s ties stronger than before. Several investments have been announced during the visit. Around 120,000 Indian American doctors are currently working in the US, and around 28,000 hotels are owned by Indian Americans in the US,” he said, adding that it was the best time for economic engagement between the two countries.

Lockheed Martin in India

Lockheed Martin, an American multinational corporation specializing in aerospace, arms, defence, information security, and technology, has been a significant player in the Indian defence sector.

The company has exported defence products worth millions from India, showcasing the strong industrial ties between the two nations. This ongoing collaboration is a testament to the robust and growing partnership between the US and India.