Defence Minister A K Antony arrived in Washington with a high-power team to hold wide-range of bilateral talks with top Obama administration officials. The talks will include strengthening military-to-military ties, regional security and purchase of US defence equipments. Security issues – both regional and global – are likely to come up prominently during Antony's talks with the top officials including his US counterpart Robert Gates spread over next two days. Antony will also meet National Security Advisor Gen (rtd) James Jones and Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen. The Defence Minister is accompanied by Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen Bikram Singh and Andaman and Nicobar tri-services Command Admiral D K Joshi.