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**Summary:**

India and the U.S. held the 8th round of their Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation (JWGACTC) from May 13-16 in Delhi and Goa. Discussions focused on future collaboration in aircraft carrier technology under the Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI). The U.S. delegation, led by Rear Admiral Casey Moton, visited Indian defence establishments and interacted with Indian Navy aviation specialists. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the progress of information exchange and released a joint statement. The Indian Navy currently operates two aircraft carriers, INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant, which are smaller and conventionally powered compared to U.S. supercarriers.

**News Article:**

**India and U.S. Discuss Future Aircraft Carrier Cooperation**

**NEW DELHI, May 20, 2025** – India and the United States have concluded their 8th round of discussions on aircraft carrier technology cooperation, signaling continued collaboration in this crucial area of defense. The India-U.S. Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation (JWGACTC), operating under the Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI), met in Delhi and Goa from May 13-16.

A six-member U.S. delegation, headed by Rear Adm. Casey Moton, Programme Executive Officer (PEO), Aircraft Carriers, engaged with Indian counterparts, led by Rear Adm. Vishal Bishnoi, Assistant Controller Carrier Projects. The discussions centered on future cooperation in various aspects of aircraft carrier technology.

“Both sides appreciated the remarkable work undertaken by the Joint Working Group towards valuable information exchange on Aircraft Carriers. Plans for future co-operation under various aspects of Aircraft Carrier Technology were discussed and a Joint Statement was also released,” said the Indian Navy in a statement released today.

The U.S. delegation also visited defense establishments in Delhi and Goa, where they interacted with Indian Navy aviation specialists on carrier operations and technical aspects.

This meeting comes amidst ongoing efforts to strengthen defense ties between India and the U.S. While the DTTI initiative has faced challenges in the past, this renewed focus on aircraft carrier technology highlights a key area of potential collaboration.

India currently operates two aircraft carriers, the INS Vikramaditya and the indigenously built INS Vikrant. These carriers, while smaller than U.S. nuclear-powered supercarriers, play a vital role in India’s maritime strategy.

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