India, US working on framework for sharing of classified defence technology

India and the US are working on a framework to facilitate transfer of critical military technology and classified information by American defence firms to Indian private sector for joint ventures, authoritative sources said.

The framework will also prescribe specific measures for ensuring safety and security of sensitive technology and classified information when shared with Indian firms. At present, there is no provision for sharing classified defence information by American companies with the Indian private sector although both countries have been favouring joint development of critical military platforms.

The two countries are working on the specific framework to facilitate sharing of critical military