India and Czech Republic agree to expand defence industry ties

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  India and the Czech Republic agreed to expand defence industrial cooperation, including through joint ventures.

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  India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks in New Delhi with Czech First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlíček.

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  The two sides reviewed defence industrial cooperation and welcomed ongoing collaboration and the establishment of several joint ventures.

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  They said the India-Czech Joint Defence Committee would remain a key platform for advancing the partnership.

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  Discussions also covered peace and security, with both sides acknowledging the need for greater cooperation to maintain regional stability.

Who

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Czech First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlíček.

What

They agreed to expand defence industrial cooperation, including through joint ventures and the India-Czech Joint Defence Committee.

When

Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Where

New Delhi, India.

Why

To deepen industrial collaboration and promote India’s Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.

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