Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has formalized a Letter of Intent on Defence Cooperation with Netherlands Foreign Minister David Van Weel, reinforcing the strategic partnership between the two nations. This agreement aims to enhance military cooperation and co-development of defence technologies, aligning with India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and self-reliance goals under the Atmanirbhar Bharat framework. The collaboration promises technological advancements in areas such as aerospace and maritime systems while diversifying India’s defence industrial ecosystem amidst global geopolitical shifts. As the Netherlands strengthens its Indo-Pacific presence, this partnership could also lead to joint exercises and intelligence sharing, positioning India-Netherlands defence relations for significant operational and industrial gains in the future.