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 balance and security dynamics of South Asia. Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed the defense framework to expand cooperation on Friday, marking a “new era” in bilateral ties amid tensions over Washington’s tariff war. The framework is expected to provide policy direction for their ties.

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…