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The 18th India–U.S. Defence Policy Group (DPG) gathering was held successful New Delhi connected Wednesday (March 25, 2026), with some sides reaffirming their committedness to deepening defence ties and expanding strategical cooperation.
The gathering was co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and U.S. Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby.
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According to the Ministry of Defence, during the discussions, India and the United States reviewed the advancement of ongoing defence initiatives and identified precedence areas for aboriginal collaboration, peculiarly successful co-development and co-production of precocious defence equipment. The talks reflected the increasing convergence successful strategical interests betwixt the 2 countries.
Both sides besides reiterated their committedness to strengthening military-to-military engagement done an expanded model of associated exercises, grooming exchanges and high-level strategical interactions, it added.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri besides met Mr. Colby connected the sidelines of the DPG connected Wednesday (March 25, 2026).
The 2 sides discussed ways to beforehand bilateral defence cooperation, reviewed determination information dynamics, and explored avenues to further fortify the strategical partnership.
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Separately, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said helium was pleased to conscionable Mr. Colby this afternoon, noting that they exchanged views connected the existent geopolitical scenario.
The meetings underscored the value of sustained dialog nether the DPG model to further beforehand bilateral defence cooperation.
The India–U.S. Defence Policy Group remains a cardinal organization mechanics for guiding and reviewing the expanding defence partnership, which has witnessed important momentum successful caller years.
U.S. Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby, is visiting Delhi amidst the war successful West Asia.
On October 31, 2025, India and the United States signed a caller 10-year Defence Framework Agreement (2025–2035) successful Kuala Lumpur to deepen military, technology, and concern cooperation.
