Signed in October 2025 on the margins of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus in Malaysia, this framework marks a new era in the bilateral relationship.
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- Signatories: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
- Core Objective:To transform India into a regional security anchor and a “Major Defence Partner” by deepening industrial and technological synergy.
- Key Pillars:
- Co-Production:Fast-tracking “Make in India” initiatives for high-end systems like jet engines (GE F414), unmanned systems, and armored vehicles.
- Technology Transfer:Establishing roadmaps for sharing sensitive military tech and simplifying export controls.
- Interoperability:Moving beyond basic exercises to tri-service operational integration across the Indo-Pacific.
US Precision Missile Supply to India
In late 2025, the US approved a major defence package worth approximately $93 million to bolster India’s frontline anti-armor and precision-strike capabilities.
The Package Includes:
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- 100 FGM-148 Javelin ATGMs:These “fire-and-forget” missiles are world-renowned for their top-attack capability, designed to strike tanks where their armor is thinnest.
- 216 M982A1 Excalibur Projectiles:These are GPS-guided, extended-range artillery rounds.
- Precision:Offers first-round, 2-meter accuracy.
- Range:Effective up to 70 km, bringing airstrike-level precision to standard 155mm ground artillery.
