Washington — The United States and India have signed a new 10-year U.S.-India Defense Framework, marking a significant step forward in bilateral defense cooperation and regional security efforts.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the agreement strengthens a partnership that is central to stability and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region. “This advances our defense partnership, a cornerstone for regional stability and deterrence,” Hegseth said. “We’re enhancing our coordination, information sharing, and technology cooperation. Our defense ties have never been stronger.”
The framework aims to expand military coordination, boost intelligence sharing, and accelerate collaboration on advanced defense technologies, underscoring the growing strategic alignment between Washington and New Delhi.