India, Germany deepen defence ties as Rajnath Singh holds key talks with Boris Pistorius in Berlin

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday (April 22, 2026) held bilateral talks with his German counterpart Boris Pistorius in Berlin, aimed at strengthening the strategic defence partnership between India and Germany.

According to the Ministry of Defence, the two leaders discussed a wide range of security and defence issues, with a strong emphasis on co-development and co-production of defence equipment, particularly in niche and emerging technologies. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing military-to-military cooperation as a cornerstone of the bilateral strategic partnership.