The problem for India is, due to the abysmal leadership of Nehrus, we missed the bus in 1950s and 60s. We still need to test H Bombs and fine tune our delivery systems.
If the above consideration is getting compromised, let us not sign the agreement now. To handle Chinese Hagemony and Islamism, US will need India; if not now, surely 10 years later. Chinese Hagemony and Islamism will remain ever present dangers for the free world.