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India and US sign landmark 10-year defence framework pact

MOUs and Agreement | Dated: 31 Oct 2025

India and the United States signed a landmark 10-year defence framework agreement on October 31, 2025, to guide strategic collaboration and cooperation across the defence spectrum. The agreement was signed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, signaling a growing strategic convergence between the two nations.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The pact aims to enhance coordination, information sharing, and technological cooperation.
  • This framework is seen as a cornerstone for regional stability, particularly in the Indo-Pacific.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • The agreement is described as a 'signal of growing strategic convergence' between the two democracies.
  • It will guide cooperation in areas like defence industry collaboration and joint research.
  • The meeting took place in New Delhi during the US Defence Secretary's visit.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

With which country did India sign a 10-year defence framework pact on October 31, 2025?

Correct Answer: United States (US)

🚀 Quick Recap:

About India-US Defence Relations

  • (i) Key foundational agreements: LEMOA, COMCASA, BECA (ii) Major Defence Partner status granted to India by US (iii) Regular joint exercises: Yudh Abhyas, Vajra Prahar, Malabar (with Japan & Australia).