In a major strategic move, India and the United States have signed a 10-year framework agreement to enhance defence cooperation. The accord was announced after a meeting between US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Kuala Lumpur.
The deal expands military coordination, information sharing, and technological collaboration aimed at promoting regional stability and deterrence. Both sides called the agreement a milestone in their growing strategic convergence, describing defence as a key pillar of bilateral relations and an anchor for a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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Analysts say the pact, delayed earlier this year over diplomatic friction, provides long-term direction to the India-US defence relationship. It also strengthens prospects for joint production, interoperability, and advanced weapons access.
The agreement comes as both nations seek to settle trade differences following US tariffs on Indian goods and New Delhi’s Russian oil imports. Despite tensions, Washington and Delhi continue to view each other as critical partners for regional security and global balance.
