Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Monday that India and Germany are set to enhance cooperation within their defence industries. The announcement came after a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Gujarat.<\/p>\n
Chancellor Merz affirmed Berlin’s desire for a closer security partnership with New Delhi, emphasizing “cooperation between our defence industries” as a key area. This move is aimed at reducing India’s long-standing dependence on Russian military equipment.<\/p>\n
The meeting precedes an upcoming EU-India summit and occurs as both parties continue to negotiate a free trade agreement. Following the leaders’ discussion, several agreements were announced to expand the existing $50 billion trade relationship, including joint declarations on semiconductors, critical minerals, and defence industry collaboration.<\/p>\n
“We are working together on secure, trusted, and resilient supply chains, and our MoUs on these issues will strengthen our partnership,” Modi stated.<\/p>\n
Both nations are currently navigating economic and security challenges posed by global powers. Merz highlighted the changing international landscape, stating, “The world is currently undergoing a process of realignment… It is increasingly characterised by great power politics and thinking in terms of spheres of influence, which is why we must join forces.”<\/p>\n
Merz also confirmed plans for joint military exercises between the two countries’ air forces and navies to promote security in the Indo-Pacific region.<\/p>\n
“It is of particular strategic importance that we deepen cooperation between our defence industries. This strengthens both sides and also helps to make India less dependent on Russia,” Merz added.<\/p>\n
India has been actively diversifying its military procurement in recent years, turning to suppliers like France, Israel, and the United States, alongside Russia. A significant potential deal under negotiation involves Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems co-producing six submarines for the Indian Navy with India’s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, which would include technology transfer provisions.<\/p>\n
The leaders also agreed on pursuing “deeper cooperation in defence, space and other critical and emerging technologies.”<\/p>\n
Chancellor Merz is scheduled to conclude his visit in the technology hub of Bengaluru on Tuesday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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