On November 18, 2025, Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh co-chaired the India-Germany High Defence Committee meeting with State Secretary of the German Ministry of Defence Mr Jens Plötner in New Delhi. Discussions covered bilateral security and defence issues, prioritizing co-development and co-production of defence equipment. Both parties committed to enhance military cooperation, seeing defence ties as crucial to the Strategic Partnership between India and Germany. They discussed regional security, bilateral exchanges, and military exercises. Germany will participate in TARANG SHAKTI (multinational air combat exercise) and MILAN (multinational naval exercise) planned in 2026. India, considered the 'First Responder' and 'Net Security Provider' in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), follows the vision of MAHASAGAR. Both nations emphasized closer defense partnerships and industry connections, particularly in niche technology, celebrating 25 years of ‘Strategic Partnership’. The visitor counter stands at 995. The release ID is 2191312.
Key Entities Referenced
India-Germany High Defence Committee: A committee facilitating discussions and collaboration between India and Germany on defense-related matters.
German Ministry of Defence: The ministry represents Germany in the discussed India-Germany defense partnership.
MAHASAGAR: India's vision for the Indian Ocean Region, promoting security and growth.
New Delhi: Location where the India-Germany High Defence Committee meeting was held.
TARANG SHAKTI: A multinational air combat exercise where Germany will participate.
Ministry of Defence
India-Germany High Defence Committee
meeting held in New Delhi
Defence Secretary & State Secretary, German Ministry of
Defence emphasise on the need for a closer defence
partnership and industry collaboration
Posted On: 18 NOV 2025 6:19PM by PIB Delhi
Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh co-chaired the India-Germany High Defence Committee
meeting with the State Secretary, German Ministry of Defence Mr Jens Plötner in New Delhi on
November 18, 2025. They discussed a range of bilateral security and defence issues including priority
areas for co-development & co-production of defence equipment.
The co-chairs reaffirmed commitment to enhance military-to-military cooperation with a focus on
developing defence ties as a key pillar of the Strategic Partnership between India and Germany. They
also exchanged views on the regional security situation and discussed intensifying bilateral exchanges
including institution of military exercises. Germany will be participating in TARANG SHAKTI
(multinational air combat exercise) and MILAN (multinational naval exercise) which is planned in
2026.India is the ‘First Responder’ and ‘Net Security Provider’ for countries in the Indian Ocean Region
(IOR). The Defence Secretary informed the visiting German delegation that India’s approach to the
region is guided by its vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement of Security and
Growth Across Regions). India has been working closely with countries in the IOR on a range of
areas from development partnership, defence and maritime security, capacity building and
Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief. The German side acknowledged India’s role in the
Indian Ocean Region.
The two sides emphasised on the need for a closer defence partnership and connecting the industries
of both nations, especially in the field of niche technology.
India and Germany have a long-standing relationship, which is underpinned by common values and
shared goals. Both countries are celebrating 25 years of ‘Strategic Partnership' this year. The
importance of strengthening defence and security aspects of the relationship has increased manifold
which reflects the mutual trust that has been nurtured across decades.
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