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New Delhi: India and Italy have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral defence industrial cooperation following the India-Italy Defence Industry Cooperation Dialogue held in New Delhi on November 12, 2026. The meeting was co-chaired by Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production), and Admiral Giacinto Ottaviani, Italy's National Armament Director, with discussions focused on strengthening industrial partnerships between the two countries.
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The dialogue was followed by the India-Italy Defence Industry Cooperation Day, jointly organised by the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) and the Italian Industries Federation for Aerospace, Defence and Security (AIAD). The event brought together leading defence industry representatives from both countries to explore opportunities for collaboration and greater industrial engagement.
The discussions provided a platform for Indian and Italian companies to identify potential partnerships in defence manufacturing, aerospace and security technologies. Greater industrial cooperation could facilitate technology exchange, joint development, manufacturing partnerships and integration of Indian companies into international defence supply chains.
Italy has an established presence in aerospace, naval systems, electronics and advanced defence technologies, while India is expanding its domestic manufacturing base under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Closer industrial engagement offers opportunities for both countries to combine technological expertise with India's growing production capabilities.
The latest dialogue builds on the India-Italy strategic partnership and reflected efforts to translate political and diplomatic engagement into practical industrial cooperation. However, no specific defence procurement contract, technology-transfer agreement or joint manufacturing project has been announced as part of this dialogue.
The engagement highlighted India's continuing efforts to diversify international defence partnerships, strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities and expand the participation of Indian companies in global defence production networks.
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