India-Germany High Defence Committee meeting held in New Delhi

Key Points

1. India and Germany held a High Defence Committee meeting in New Delhi on November 18, 2025.
2. The meeting was co-chaired by Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh and State Secretary, German Ministry of Defence Mr Jens Plötner.
3. Discussions included co-development and co-production of defence equipment.
4. Both sides reaffirmed commitment to enhance military-to-military cooperation.
5. Germany will participate in TARANG SHAKTI and MILAN exercises in 2026.
6. India is considered the ‘First Responder’ and ‘Net Security Provider’ in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
7. India's approach to the IOR is guided by its vision of MAHASAGAR.
8. India and Germany are celebrating 25 years of ‘Strategic Partnership' in 2025.