India Defence Minister, EU Vice President hold meeting on bilateral security and defence issues
“The partnership will become a force multiplier by integrating supply chains for building trusted defence ecosystems..."
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with the High Representative and Vice President of the European Union (EU) Commission, Kaja Kallas, in New Delhi on January 27, 2026, to discuss bilateral security and defence issues. The discussions included opportunities for integrating supply chains to build trusted defence ecosystems and future-ready capabilities.
Singh said that India and the EU share the principles of “democracy, pluralism, and the rule of law,” which underpin their steadily deepening partnership. He added that India seeks to translate these shared values into practical cooperation for “global stability, sustainable growth, and inclusive prosperity.”
The defence minister emphasised that Indian and EU defence industries must synergise their efforts for the larger global good, noting that such cooperation complements India’s vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' while aligning with the EU’s pursuit of strategic autonomy.
“The partnership will become a force multiplier by integrating supply chains for building trusted defence ecosystems and future-ready capabilities,” Singh said.
He further stated that India’s defence industry can play a meaningful role in the EU’s 'ReArm initiative', especially as the EU seeks to rapidly diversify suppliers and de-risk dependencies.
Kaja Kallas expressed gratitude for being part of the 77th Republic Day celebrations, particularly highlighting the EU’s presence in the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path. Kaja Kallas was also present at the Kartavya Path.
The EU Vice President said that India and the EU must work together in the Indian Ocean Region and learn from each other’s best practices through joint exercises.
Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh welcomed the EU’s proposal to position a Liaison Officer (LO) at the Indian Navy’s Information Fusion Centre–Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) in Gurugram. The move is expected to enhance operational coordination with the Indian Navy in counter-piracy efforts and in assessing threats in the Indian Ocean Region.
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