US Reaffirms ‘Unwavering Commitment’ to India as Major Defence Partner

In 2016, the United States designated India as a Major Defence Partner. Commensurate with this designation, in 2018, India was elevated to Strategic Trade Authorisation tier 1 status, which allows India to receive license-free access to a wide range of military and dual-use technologies regulated by the Department of Commerce.
Source: Top India News- News18.com