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Rajnath Singh Inspects German Submarine, Signs Key Defence Pacts

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh concluded a three-day official visit to Germany, where he toured a major shipyard and inspected a Type 212 class submarine. During the visit, India and Germany signed a crucial Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap and an agreement for cooperation in UN Peacekeeping Training. Singh held bilateral talks with his German counterpart, Boris Pistorius, focusing on deepening defence ties and co-production of equipment. The minister described the visit as a symbol of deepening friendship and trust between the two nations.

Key Points: Rajnath Singh Visits German Shipyard, Signs Defence Roadmap

  • Visited ThyssenKrupp shipyard in Germany
  • Inspected advanced Type 212 submarine
  • Signed Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap
  • Exchanged pact on UN Peacekeeping Training
  • Held bilateral talks on co-production
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Rajnath Singh tours TKMS shipyard, inspects Type 212 submarine in Germany

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tours TKMS shipyard, inspects Type 212 submarine, and signs Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap with Germany.

"Delighted to meet Mr. Boris Pistorius... Exchanged views on a wide range of issues including deepening our defence cooperation - Rajnath Singh"

Berlin, April 23

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday visited the ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems group shipyard in Germany. He boarded the Type 212 class submarine and was shown the capabilities of the submarine by the company officials.

The Defence Minister is on a three-day official visit to Germany from April 21 to 23.

India and Germany signed and exchanged the Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap and an Implementing Arrangement for Cooperation in UN Peacekeeping Training here, marking a significant step forward in strengthening the strategic defence partnership between the two countries.

The agreements were signed during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's three-day official visit to the European nation.

According to a release from the Ministry of Defence, the agreements are expected to strengthen institutional collaboration between the two sides and broaden opportunities for joint training, capacity building, and capability development in the defence sector.

Singh and his German counterpart, the Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius, were present during the agreement signing and exchange.

Earlier, both leaders held bilateral talks in Berlin, during which both sides reviewed a broad spectrum of bilateral security and defence cooperation, including priority areas for co-development and co-production of defence equipment, with a special focus on niche technologies.

The two ministers reaffirmed their commitment to further enhance military-to-military engagement as a key pillar of the bilateral Strategic Partnership.

"Delighted to meet Mr. Boris Pistorius, Federal Minister of Defence, Germany in Berlin. Exchanged views on a wide range of issues including deepening our defence cooperation and tackling emerging geopolitical challenges. Witnessed signing of the Defence Industrial Roadmap and Implementing Arrangement for Cooperation in UN Peacekeeping," Singh stated in a post on X.

According to the release, the Defence Minister described his visit as a symbol of "deep friendship, synergy and trust", noting that India-Germany defence cooperation has gained considerable momentum in recent years, particularly following the assumption of office by the German Defence Minister.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see our Defence Minister actively engaging with global partners. The Type 212 is a very advanced submarine. If we can get some of that technology for our Project-75I, it would be a game-changer for the Navy. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
While I appreciate the diplomatic effort, I hope these roadmaps don't just remain on paper. We've signed many such agreements in the past. The real test is timely execution and actual transfer of technology, not just assembly in India.
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Sarah B
As someone living abroad, it's impressive to see India strengthening ties with a European industrial powerhouse like Germany. Collaboration in UN peacekeeping training is also a smart, less-discussed area of cooperation. Good move.
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Vikram M
Stronger ties with Germany are welcome. They are a reliable partner and not entangled in the politics of our immediate neighbourhood. This diversification of our defence suppliers is crucial for strategic autonomy. 🚢
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Karthik V
The focus on co-development is key. We must move beyond being just a buyer. Hope our DRDO and private sector companies get deeply involved in these projects to build our own design and manufacturing capabilities for the long term.

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