US Clears Apache And Howitzer Support For India Despite Trump’s Pakistan Outreach

While Donald Trump publicly praises Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the United States has quietly approved a 428-million-dollar defence support package for India. The deal covers sustainment support for Apache attack helicopters and M777 howitzers already deployed by India across high-altitude and frontline combat zones. These systems became especially important after the Galwan clash with China and remain central to India’s operational readiness. Washington says the move is aimed at strengthening India as a force for stability in the Indo-Pacific. The approval reveals a deeper geopolitical reality behind the headlines: despite disagreements over Russia and trade, the US still considers India a central pillar in balancing China’s growing influence. Pakistan may receive public praise, but India continues receiving strategic military integration.