Rajnath Singh, Pete Hegseth Review Progress of India-US Defence Framework

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on the sidelines of the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus), reviewing progress in bilateral defence cooperation and reaffirming the strategic importance of the India-US partnership.

Had an excellent meeting with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on the sidelines of the 13th ADMM-Plus. We reviewed the progress of our 10-year India-US Defence Framework, driving strategic convergence across military technology, information sharing, and co-production. Our robust partnership continues to be a cornerstone for a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific. @SecWar

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 28, 2026

In a post on social media, Rajnath Singh described the meeting as “excellent” and highlighted the progress made under the 10-year India-US Defence Framework.

The discussions focused on strengthening strategic convergence between the two countries in key areas, including military technology, information sharing and defence co-production. These areas remain central to expanding defence collaboration and enhancing the capabilities of both nations.

Rajnath Singh also underlined the significance of the India-US defence partnership in promoting regional stability and security, describing it as a cornerstone for a free, open and secure Indo-Pacific.

The meeting reflects the continued efforts by India and the United States to deepen defence ties, expand technological cooperation and advance their shared strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific region.