Strengthening Strategic Ties: India and US Defence Collaboration

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and his US counterpart Pete Hegseth agreed on an ambitious agenda to enhance the India-US strategic partnership in areas such as operational, intelligence, logistics, and industrial cooperation. This discussion took place ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Washington.

In a significant development in international defense relations, India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary Pete Hegseth have committed to advancing the India-US strategic partnership. The leaders held a phone conversation where critical aspects of bilateral defense ties were discussed and reviewed.

The discussion comes ahead of a planned visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington, underscoring the importance of this dialogue. Both ministers expressed enthusiasm for deepening operational, intelligence, logistics, and industrial cooperation between the two countries.

Describing the conversation as 'excellent,' Minister Singh emphasized the commitment to crafting an ambitious agenda for the bilateral relationship. These efforts reflect a shared vision to bolster strategic defense ties, promising enhanced collaboration in key sectors.