India-Netherlands signed a Letter of Intent (LoI)
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India and the Netherlands signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) on defence cooperation on December 18, 2025, during talks in New Delhi between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel.
Key Objectives
- The agreement aims to develop a Defence Industrial Roadmap for technology collaboration, co-production, and co-development of defence platforms and equipment.
- Discussions aim to elevate defence ties through structured industrial partnerships and mutual benefit opportunities.
- It emphasizes linking defence industries from both nations, particularly in niche and emerging technologies.​
Strategic Context
- Both countries reaffirmed commitment to military-to-military cooperation as a pillar of their Strategic Partnership and a free, open, rules-based Indo-Pacific.
- Discussions covered priority areas for joint development to strengthen bilateral security ties.​
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