India, EU Forge Win-Win Defence Ties Amid Global Arms Race
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Firstpost•29-01-2026, 16:52
India, EU Forge Win-Win Defence Ties Amid Global Arms Race
- •India and the EU signed the Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) to deepen cooperation in maritime security, cyber threats, space security, and counterterrorism.
- •The SDP aims to create a mutually beneficial defense production ecosystem, allowing Indian companies to co-develop and co-produce with European partners.
- •European powers plan to establish manufacturing hubs in India, viewing it as a secure second line of defense production to safeguard supplies.
- •India eyes the EU’s €800 billion ‘ReArm’ program, particularly the €150 billion Security Action for Europe (Safe) component, for market access.
- •The partnership supports India's Make-in-India initiative and indigenization efforts, providing investments and technical know-how in sophisticated arms manufacturing.
Why It Matters: India and the EU have established a significant defense partnership for co-development and co-production.
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