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U.S. and India Sign 10-Year Defense Framework to Boost Regional Security
A major strategic move — the U.S. and India ink a 10-year defense framework to enhance cooperation, intelligence sharing, and technology exchange, marking a new era in regional defense ties.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-10-31
U.S. and India Sign 10-Year Defense Framework to Boost Regional Security

The United States and India have signed a landmark 10-year defense framework agreement aimed at strengthening bilateral military cooperation and maintaining stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

The announcement was made by U.S. Secretary of Defense Pat Hegseth following his meeting with Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh in Kuala Lumpur on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defense Summit.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Hegseth described the agreement as “a milestone for stability and defense balance in the region.” He added that the framework would enhance cooperation, information exchange, and technology sharing between the two nations, paving the way for a deeper and more efficient defense relationship in the future.

The meeting came at a sensitive time in bilateral relations, following U.S. displeasure over India’s continued purchase of Russian oil. In August, Washington imposed a 50 percent tariff on certain Indian exports, prompting New Delhi to temporarily pause U.S. defense procurements.

According to sources, both sides discussed plans to review defense procurement strategies during today’s talks, signaling renewed efforts to rebuild trust and maintain strong strategic collaboration.

Analysts view the agreement as a significant step toward ensuring regional stability amid growing security concerns in the South China Sea and broader Indo-Pacific region, where both nations share mutual interests in countering emerging threats and maintaining freedom of navigation.
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