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US signs 10-year defence pact with India, Hegseth says

Published October 31, 2025 Updated October 31, 2025 12:31pm
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KUALA LUMPUR: The United States has signed a 10-year defence framework agreement with India, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday.

The framework is considered a cornerstone for regional stability and deterrence, enhancing coordination, information sharing and technological cooperation between the two nations, Hegseth posted on X after a meeting with his Indian counterpart, Rajnath Singh.