In Spite Of Headwinds In Bilateral Relations, India-US Elevates QUAD Military Engagement

India-US Expand COPE-INDIA-25, Strengthening QUAD Military Ties in Indo-Pacific

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Amid ongoing global trade tensions, characterised by the unilateral imposition of high tariffs as punitive measures, India and the United States are set to conduct the COPE-INDIA-25 air exercise after a four-year gap. This year, Australia and Japan will also be invited as observers, transforming the bilateral air exercise into a four-nation event reminiscent of the Malabar joint naval exercises. The inclusion of these nations aligns with the strategic framework of the Quadrilateral Security