New Delhi: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Dr Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Member of the European Parliament and Chair of its Committee on Security and Defence, at the Ministry of Defence in New Delhi on November 12, 2026. The meeting focused on strengthening the evolving defence and security partnership between India and the European Union, with particular emphasis on expanding defence-industrial cooperation
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The discussions explored opportunities to unlock the untapped potential for industrial partnerships between Indian and European defence companies. Both sides emphasised the importance of deeper engagement between their respective defence ecosystems, creating opportunities for collaboration in manufacturing, technology and industrial capabilities.
The two representatives also exchanged views on important regional and global developments, reflecting shared interests in addressing emerging security challenges and strengthening international cooperation.
The engagement came amid India's efforts to expand its international defence partnerships and strengthen its domestic defence manufacturing ecosystem under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Greater cooperation with European industries could provide opportunities for technology collaboration, joint manufacturing and stronger integration into global defence supply chains.
The meeting highlighted the growing importance of India-EU defence engagement beyond traditional diplomatic relations, with defence-industrial cooperation emerging as an important area for future collaboration. However, no specific defence agreement, procurement contract or technology-transfer arrangement was announced during the interaction.
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