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New Delhi: The US Embassy in India marked the first anniversary of the India-US Major Defence Partnership Framework, highlighting cooperation across land, sea, air, space and cyberspace. In a post on X on October 30, the embassy identified operational coordination, information sharing, regional cooperation and defence-industrial collaboration as key priorities under the framework.
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Signed on October 31, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, the 10-year framework provided strategic direction for expanding bilateral defence ties. It aimed to improve military interoperability, strengthen coordination and advance cooperation in defence science, technology and industry.
The framework also prioritised maritime security and awareness, joint exercises, logistics cooperation and stronger defence supply chains. Both countries sought to expand collaboration on advanced technologies and strengthen their ability to respond to regional security challenges, including threats in the Indo-Pacific.
The anniversary came days after Singh and Hegseth met on the sidelines of the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus in Cebu, Philippines, on October 28. The two leaders reviewed progress under the framework and discussed further cooperation in military technology, information sharing, co-production and operational readiness.
The framework built on the expanding India-US Major Defence Partnership and reflects both countries’ interest in a free, open and secure Indo-Pacific. However, the anniversary announcement highlighted existing priorities rather than announcing a new defence deal or procurement agreement.
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