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The partnership is a pillar of Washington’s strategy in the Indo-Pacific region but faces challenges on issues including illegal immigration, visas and trade deficits.

With the US announcing a review of its policy on releasing fifth-generation fighters and undersea systems to India, Delhi could soon acquire the F-35 Lightning II joint strike aircraft.