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News India Live, Digital Desk: The growing defense relations between India and America have attracted the attention of the whole world, especially the neighboring countries. In recent times, there is a lot of discussion about whether America can use India’s military bases in the event of war? At the center of this entire debate is ‘LEMOA’ (Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement). Let us know what this agreement actually is and what it means for India. What is LEMOA and why is it so special? ‘LEMOA’ is a logistics agreement signed between India and America in 2016. In simple language, it allows the armies of both the countries to use each other’s facilities, such as bases for refueling, repairs and supplies. This is not a military alliance, but a technical cooperation that facilitates maritime and air operations. Will the US Army be able to attack India? It is often a misconception that under this agreement, America can use Indian soil to attack any other country. The reality is that LEMOA does not provide any country with an ‘operational base’. This means that the US Army cannot establish its permanent base in India nor can it conduct war directly from here. India’s permission is mandatory every time to use the facility. Growing concerns of China and Pakistan. This coordination between India and America is considered very important in view of China’s increasing dominance in the Indo-Pacific region. However, India has always maintained its ‘Strategic Autonomy’. India gets American technical and logistics support through LEMOA, but India is not bound to be a part of any American war. Future Defense Strategy and India’s Stance India no longer wants to be a mere buyer of arms, rather it is emphasizing on co-production and co-development with America. Agreements like LEMOA are helping to establish India as a ‘Global Defense Hub’. Experts believe that this will extend the reach of the Indian Navy to the remotest maritime corners of the world.