Trump Claims Modi Raised Apache Helicopter Delays; India Reports Differ
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Trump Claims Modi Raised Apache Helicopter Delays; India Reports Differ

US President Donald Trump claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally raised concerns about a five-year delay in India's order for 68 Apache attack helicopters, addressing him as 'Sir'. However, Indian officials and reports indicate India ordered 28 helicopters in two tranches, which were delivered after a two-year delay. This claim follows previous instances where Trump's public accounts of interactions with Modi have differed from Indian statements, occurring amidst ongoing trade deal negotiations and US pressure regarding India's Russian oil purchases.

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