India, Italy to boost defence industrial framework for co-production of military hardware
India and Italy have agreed to strengthen their defence industrial collaboration through a new framework for the co-production of military hardware, amid discussions on regional security challenges including the situation in West Asia. The agreement was reached during talks between Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto in New Delhi. Both nations also unveiled a bilateral military cooperation plan for 2026–27 to enhance defence engagement and interoperability.
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India, Italy to boost defence industrial framework for co-production of military hardwareIndia, Italy to boost defence industrial framework for co-production of military hardwarePublished on: Apr 30, 2026 4:34 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link New Delhi, India and Italy on Thursday resolved to develop a defence industrial framework for co-production of military hardware, a move that came as both nations navigate an evolving security landscape, including the ongoing crisis in West Asia.India, Italy to boost defence industrial framework for co-production of military hardwareThe decision to bolster bilateral defence and strategic ties was reached during talks between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto in New Delhi.Following the meeting, the two sides unveiled…
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