NEW DELHI: Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed on Friday a 10-year defense framework to expand cooperation, marking a “new era” in bilateral ties amid tensions over Washington’s tariff war. The defense chiefs signed the framework for the US-India Major Defense Partnership, which is expected to provide policy direction for their ties, on the sidelines of a ministerial meeting organized by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Kuala Lumpur.

Hegseth Rajnath meeting: Pete Hegseth said that India and the US are enhancing their coordination, sharing information, and engaging in tech cooperation

This comes as the two countries try to close a trade deal and tide over tense ties after Trump's 50% tariffs on India.

NEW DELHI: Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed on Friday a 10-year defense framework to expand cooperation, marking a “new era” in…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Friday it is assessing a new, 10-year defense pact between India and the United States (US), amid concerns over its potential impact on strategic…