US-India Defence Partnership

US-India Defence Partnership

US-India Defence Partnership Framework Signed in Kuala Lumpur

On October 31, 2025, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met during the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, where they signed a 10-year framework for a major defence partnership. This agreement aims to enhance bilateral defence cooperation, ensuring a free and