# U.S., India expand defence and civil nuclear ties 2026-08-07T15:50:52+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet US Assistant Secretary of State S. Paul Kapur said the two countries are expanding defence and civil nuclear cooperation, including the adoption of trusted AI and other emerging technologies. He spoke at a roundtable at the Hoover Institution alongside former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Kapur posted on X that the engagement is creating jobs in America and strengthening supply chains. India has acquired US defence equipment worth billions since 2002, including Apache helicopters and C-17 aircraft. American nuclear firms are keen to enter India after New Delhi passed the SHANTI law easing liability rules. A delegation of top nuclear executives visited India earlier this year to explore private-sector collaboration. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: Artificial intelligence, civil nuclear, Defence cooperation, S. Paul Kapur, SHANTI law, US-India ties Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/u-s-india-expand-defence-and-civil-nuclear-ties/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/u-s-india-expand-defence-and-civil-nuclear-ties/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.