US signs 10-year defence pact with India, Hegseth says

By Reuters   |   1 month ago
US signs 10-year defence pact with India, Hegseth says

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -The United States has signed a 10-year defence framework agreement with India, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday.

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.

(Reporting by Danial Azhar; Writing by David Stanway; Editing by Jacqueline Wong)

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