Defense Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with the Director of National Intelligence of the United States, Tulsi Gabbard, in New Delhi on Monday. During the meeting, both leaders emphasized that strategic security remains a vital pillar of the comprehensive global strategic cooperation between the two nations.
Mr. Singh and Ms. Gabbard reviewed the significant strides made in the areas of military exercises, strategic cooperation, and information-sharing cooperation, especially in the maritime domain, between India and the US.
The Ministry of Defense, in its statement, said that the two leaders explored avenues for collaboration in cutting-edge defense innovation and niche technologies, reflecting their shared commitment to advancing mutual strategic interests.
The Ministry added that both leaders also addressed key areas such as enhancing interoperability and fostering greater integration of defense industrial supply chains to bolster resilience and innovation. Akashvani correspondent reports that the discussions reaffirmed the growing strength of the India-US bilateral defense partnership.
