Narendra Modi’s visit to the White House this week feels suspiciously like a victory lap for an Indian leader whose economy hasn’t had a great deal to celebrate of late.

India is in talks with the United States for the purchase and co-production of combat vehicles as well as finalising a fighter jet engine deal, people familiar with the matter said. Trump asked Modi in a call last month to buy more U.S.-made security equipment and move "toward a fair trading relationship".

As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepared for his upcoming meeting with US President Donald Trump, key areas of cooperation and potential tensions between the two nations came into focus.With both leaders emphasizing economic and technological collaboration,