Defence Minister said his visit reflected the strong defence ties between India and the United States and hoped that the relations will further strengthen in the near future. US officials said the Indian delegations' visit to Naval Air Station Oceana and onboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower will further bolster partnerships between the two countries. Rajnath also paid a visit to Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, where he inspected a Boeing Mobile Flight Simulator, static display, and F/A-18E flight demonstration.
The Indian delegation also toured the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), which is located at Naval Station Norfolk. India and the United States continue to build defence cooperation ties through military exercises, defence trade and official visits and exchanges, including this visit to the largest US naval base in the world.