The pact laid out guidelines like all use of AI in the military would be "ethical and human-centric,” and that AI will never control “nuclear weapons employment”

While India and the US are not formal treaty-bound allies, Washington wants New Delhi to be a strategic counterweight to China

The move has racked up costs for makers of drones in the country, with around 70% of goods in the supply chain currently being made in China

Two sources said briefings were expected on Monday, with the announcement on Tuesday, while a former official said the US should be prepared for retaliation by Beijing

China has repeatedly denied sending military equipment to Russia since Moscow's all-out invasion of Ukraine in February 2022

Japan’s efforts follow increasing military aggression by neighbours China and Russia, which have been building their capability to target satellites

From strict US laws governing weapons export to India's willingness to be "dictated to by the US State Department,” Biden and Modi's efforts to counter China through defence cooperation may face significant challenges

The US aviation and energy giant signed a memorandum of understanding with HAL, which includes the potential joint production of GE Aerospace's F414 engines in India

The Biden administration is keen for Indian officials to cut through the red tape and advance the deal ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's US visit next week

China hawks in Washington blame US investors for transferring capital and valuable know-how to Chinese tech companies that could help advance Beijing's military

When asked about allegations of Beijing targetting Russian scientists, China said Sino-Russian relations were based on "non-alignment, non-confrontation and non-targeting of third parties"

Analysts say China's latest military drills, held from Saturday to Monday, show Beijing is serious about being able to cut off the democratically ruled island in a conflict