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US signs 10-year defence pact with India, Hegseth says
The framework is considered a cornerstone for regional stability and deterrence.
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Reuters - Fri, 31, Oct 2025
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attends a bilateral meeting with Malaysia's Defence Minister ahead of the 19th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) and 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-PLUS) at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 30, 2025. / REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain
The United States has signed a 10-year defence framework agreement with India, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Oct. 31.
The framework is considered a cornerstone for regional stability and deterrence, enhancing coordination, information sharing and technological cooperation between the two nations, Hegseth posted on X after a meeting with his Indian counterpart, Rajnath Singh.
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