The India-Germany High Defence Committee meeting, co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and German Ministry of Defence State Secretary Jens Plotner in New Delhi on November 18, 2025, focused on enhancing bilateral military cooperation and co-development of defence technology. Both sides emphasized the importance of deepening defence ties as integral to their 25-year Strategic Partnership, with Germany set to participate in upcoming multinational military exercises, TARANG SHAKTI and MILAN, in 2026. Discussion points included regional security dynamics and India’s vision of MAHASAGAR, which underlines its role as a Net Security Provider in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The meeting underscored the mutual respect and trust built over decades, highlighting India’s commitment to collaborative defence initiatives and the need for connecting industries in niche technology, thereby reinforcing strategic stability in the region.