US, India ink 10-year defence pact to deepen security ties
“Washington and New Delhi sealed a decade-long defence framework to expand coordination, information sharing and defence tech ties.”
Key points
- Washington and New Delhi sealed a decade-long defence framework to expand coordination, information sharing and defence tech ties.
- The signing came amid trade tensions and was announced alongside the ADMM-Plus meeting.
- US officials framed the pact as bolstering regional deterrence.
The United States and India have signed a 10-year defence framework intended to strengthen coordination, information sharing and technology cooperation, Geo News reported, citing statements from US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
The announcement followed their meeting on the sidelines of the ADMM-Plus gathering. It was their first in-person interaction since Washington imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods in August, a move that had complicated defence purchases. Hegseth highlighted the pact’s role in regional stability and deterrence.
Hegseth referenced the development in a post on X; his account is here: https://x.com/SecWar.
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