There is recognition in the US that Make in India in the defence sector is not in contradiction with the Make in America or Make America Great Again,

This will be Modi's first trip to the US since the Trump administration took over

The US has put some significant items on the DTTI agenda such as infantry combat vehicles, futuristic helicopters and intelligence surveillance reconnaissance capacity.

focus on joint production under the US-India Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) will be yet another key item

the growing network of terror groups and the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan are expected to figure prominently in the maiden dialogue between Trump and Modi,

it would be an opportunity for India to show how it's contributing to the US economy.

Maintaining momentum in the counter-terror partnership and expanding defence ties are expected to figure prominently