Rajnath Singh and US Defense Chief Review 10-Year Defense Framework
· World · Hindustan Times, The Hindu
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met in Cebu, Philippines, on Wednesday to review the progress of the 10-year India-US defense framework pact. Singh called for an uncompromising, zero-tolerance approach from the global community toward nations that support or fund terrorist organizations. Hegseth reaffirmed US solidarity with India in combating cross-border terrorism during their wide-ranging bilateral talks. Both leaders evaluated regional security dynamics in the Indo-Pacific and explored pathways to accelerate defense industrial integration. The meeting marked the one-year anniversary of the Major Defense Partnership framework signed last October.
Why it matters
Strengthened defense technology sharing and strategic alignment between New Delhi and Washington directly impact regional security architecture and counterterrorism cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
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