India and the United States on Friday signed a 10-year defence framework as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with his American counterpart Pete Hegseth.
India and the United States on Friday signed a 10-year defence framework as Defence Minister
Rajnath Singh held talks with his American counterpart
Pete Hegseth. The news was confirmed by the US Secretary of Defence on his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
“I just met with @rajnathsingh to sign a 10-year US-India Defence Framework. This advances our defence partnership, a cornerstone for regional stability and deterrence,” Hegseth said in a post on X. “We’re enhancing our coordination, info sharing, and tech cooperation. Our defence ties have never been stronger,” he furthered.
I just met with @rajnathsingh to sign a 10-year U.S.-India Defense Framework.
This advances our defense partnership, a cornerstone for regional stability and deterrence.
We’re enhancing our coordination, info sharing, and tech cooperation. Our defense ties have never been… pic.twitter.com/hPmkZdMDv2
— Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (@SecWar) October 31, 2025
The framework was signed after Singh held a meeting with Hegseth in
Kuala Lumpur.
Hegseth’s Asia tour started shortly after US President Donald Trump finished his visit, during which he
met Chinese President Xi Jinping.
This is a developing story.
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