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Rajnath Singh in Germany to Boost Defence Ties, Focus on AI & Drones

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has arrived in Germany for a significant visit aimed at deepening bilateral defence ties. The agenda includes signing a Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap and an arrangement for UN Peacekeeping training. Discussions will focus on enhancing industrial collaboration and exploring emerging technologies like cybersecurity, AI, and drones. The visit seeks to identify new avenues for joint development and co-production under the Make-in-India initiative.

Key Points: Rajnath Singh Germany Visit for Defence Cooperation Roadmap

  • Advance defence-industrial collaboration
  • Focus on AI, cyber, drones
  • Sign Defence Industrial Roadmap
  • Promote Make-in-India co-production
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Germany to advance defence cooperation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits Germany to sign defence roadmap, boost industrial collaboration in AI, cyber, drones under Make-in-India.

"The visit is significant for advancing India-Germany defence cooperation, with focus on industrial collaboration, military engagement and emerging areas - Indian Embassy"

Berlin, April 21

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday arrived in Germany to discuss advancing defence cooperation between the two nations.

India's Ambassador to Germany, Ajit Gupte, received him at the Munich Airport.

"The visit is significant for advancing India-Germany defence cooperation, with focus on industrial collaboration, military engagement and emerging areas such as cyber, AI and drones," the Indian Embassy in Germany said in a post on X.

During his visit, Rajnath Singh is set to hold talks with his German counterpart, Boris Pistorius, and other senior leaders of the government.

Discussions will focus on increasing defence-industrial collaboration, strengthening military-to-military engagements, and exploring opportunities in emerging sectors like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and drones, according to the Ministry of Defence.

A Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap and Implementing Arrangement for Cooperation in UN Peacekeeping Operations Training are likely to be signed in the presence of both ministers.

"The visit will provide an opportunity to review the ongoing defence cooperation initiatives and identify new avenues for collaboration between the defence industries of both countries. Shri Rajnath Singh is also expected to interact with key representatives of the German defence industry, with a view to promoting joint development and co-production under the Make-in-India initiative," the Ministry of Defence statement said.

The last visit to Germany by any Indian Defence Minister was in 2019, when then-Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited the European nation. Pistorius had travelled to India in June 2023 and held talks with Rajnath Singh.

"India and Germany share a strong and multifaceted strategic partnership, anchored in democratic values, the rule of law, and a shared commitment to a rule-based international order. Defence and security cooperation has emerged as an important pillar of this partnership in recent years. The objective of the visit is to further deepen bilateral ties and contribute to regional and global peace, stability, and prosperity," the Ministry of Defence statement said.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see our ministers actively engaging with European partners. Hope the focus on co-production means more high-tech jobs and manufacturing hubs will be created here in India, not just imports.
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Rohit P
While the intent is good, I hope these agreements translate into real, tangible outcomes. We've signed many MoUs in the past. The key is timely execution and technology transfer that actually boosts our domestic industry.
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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, the emphasis on cyber and AI cooperation is crucial. Global threats need global partnerships. India and Germany collaborating can set strong standards for democratic nations.
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Vikram M
Strengthening ties with a reliable partner like Germany is always welcome. It diversifies our defence portfolio and reduces over-dependence on any single source. The peacekeeping training arrangement is a thoughtful addition.
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Karthik V
Hope the discussions also touch upon sustainable and green defence technologies. The world is moving that way, and it's an area where German innovation can pair well with Indian scaling capabilities. Jai Hind!

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