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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Raksha Mantri & US Secretary of War meet on the margins of 12th ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur
Ink 10-year framework for US-India major defence partnership<\/p>\nDefence framework will provide policy direction to the entire spectrum of the India-US defence relationship & herald a new decade of partnership: Shri Rajnath Singh<\/p>\n
\u201cDefence will remain as the major pillar of India-US relations\u201d<\/p>\n
India is a priority country for US in defence cooperation, we\u2019re committed to work closely with India to ensure a free & open Indo-Pacific: Mr Pete Hegseth<\/p>\n
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Posted On: 31 OCT 2025 3:53PM by PIB Delhi <\/p>\n
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Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh met with US Secretary of War Mr Pete Hegseth on the sidelines of 12th<\/sup> ASEAN Defence Ministers\u2019 Meeting – Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on October 31, 2025. The meeting was constructive and the delegation-level talks were followed by a one-to-one meeting.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/PIC1(3)F15G.jpg\")
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nThe two leaders appreciated the continuing momentum in the bilateral defence cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to further build upon the mutually beneficial partnership across all its pillars. They reviewed the ongoing defence issues & the challenges that persist and deliberated upon the ongoing defence industry and technology collaborations.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nThe Secretary of War reiterated that India is a priority country for the US in defence cooperation and they were committed to work closely with India to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nAfter the meeting, both leaders signed the \u2018framework for the US-India major defence partnership\u2019 which will usher a new era in an already strong defence partnership. The 2025 framework marks a new chapter to further transform the partnership over the next 10 years. It is intended to provide a unified vision and policy direction to deepen defence cooperation.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/PIC3(1)JKGG.jpg\")
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nThrough a post on X, Raksha Mantri exuded confidence that the framework will provide policy direction to the entire spectrum of the India-US defence relationship. \u201cIt is a signal of our growing strategic convergence and will herald a new decade of partnership. Defence will remain as the major pillar of our bilateral relations. Our partnership is critical for ensuring a free, open and rules-bound Indo-Pacific region,\u201d he wrote.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n\nHad a fruitful meeting with my US counterpart @SecWar<\/a> Peter Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur. We signed the 10 years \u2018Framework for the US-India Major Defence Partnership\u2019. This will usher in a new era in our already strong defence partnership. <\/p>\nThis Defence Framework will provide policy\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/IEP6Udg9Iw<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 31, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/center><\/p>\n
In a post, Mr Pete Hegseth stated that the framework advances the bilateral defence partnership, a cornerstone for regional stability and deterrence. \u201cWe\u2019re enhancing our coordination, info sharing, and tech cooperation. Our defense ties have never been stronger,\u201d he wrote.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n\nI just met with @rajnathsingh<\/a> to sign a 10-year U.S.-India Defense Framework. <\/p>\nThis advances our defense partnership, a cornerstone for regional stability and deterrence.<\/p>\n
We’re enhancing our coordination, info sharing, and tech cooperation. Our defense ties have never been\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/hPmkZdMDv2<\/a><\/p>\n
The two leaders appreciated the continuing momentum in the bilateral defence cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to further build upon the mutually beneficial partnership across all its pillars. They reviewed the ongoing defence issues & the challenges that persist and deliberated upon the ongoing defence industry and technology collaborations.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The Secretary of War reiterated that India is a priority country for the US in defence cooperation and they were committed to work closely with India to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n After the meeting, both leaders signed the \u2018framework for the US-India major defence partnership\u2019 which will usher a new era in an already strong defence partnership. The 2025 framework marks a new chapter to further transform the partnership over the next 10 years. It is intended to provide a unified vision and policy direction to deepen defence cooperation.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Through a post on X, Raksha Mantri exuded confidence that the framework will provide policy direction to the entire spectrum of the India-US defence relationship. \u201cIt is a signal of our growing strategic convergence and will herald a new decade of partnership. Defence will remain as the major pillar of our bilateral relations. Our partnership is critical for ensuring a free, open and rules-bound Indo-Pacific region,\u201d he wrote.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Had a fruitful meeting with my US counterpart @SecWar<\/a> Peter Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur. We signed the 10 years \u2018Framework for the US-India Major Defence Partnership\u2019. This will usher in a new era in our already strong defence partnership. <\/p>\n This Defence Framework will provide policy\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/IEP6Udg9Iw<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 31, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/center><\/p>\n In a post, Mr Pete Hegseth stated that the framework advances the bilateral defence partnership, a cornerstone for regional stability and deterrence. \u201cWe\u2019re enhancing our coordination, info sharing, and tech cooperation. Our defense ties have never been stronger,\u201d he wrote.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n I just met with @rajnathsingh<\/a> to sign a 10-year U.S.-India Defense Framework. <\/p>\n This advances our defense partnership, a cornerstone for regional stability and deterrence.<\/p>\n We’re enhancing our coordination, info sharing, and tech cooperation. Our defense ties have never been\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/hPmkZdMDv2<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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