India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will undertake a three-day official visit to Germany from April 21 to 23, 2026, aimed at strengthening bilateral defence and strategic ties.
High-Level Bilateral Talks Planned
During the visit, Rajnath Singh is scheduled to hold discussions with his German counterpart Boris Pistorius and other senior government leaders.
The talks will focus on:
- Defence industrial collaboration
- Military-to-military cooperation
- Emerging domains like cyber security, artificial intelligence, and drones
Key Agreements Expected
Two important agreements are likely to be signed:
- Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap
- Implementing Arrangement for UN Peacekeeping Training Cooperation
These agreements aim to enhance joint capability development and training cooperation.
Boost to ‘Make in India’ Defence Initiative
The Defence Minister is also expected to interact with German defence industry leaders to explore joint development and co-production opportunities under India’s Make in India initiative.
Strengthening Strategic Partnership
This visit comes after a gap of seven years, with the last visit by an Indian Defence Minister to Germany taking place in 2019.
India and Germany share a strong strategic partnership, rooted in:
- Democratic values
- Rule-based international order
- Expanding defence and security cooperation
Focus on Global Security and Stability
The visit is expected to further deepen bilateral ties and contribute to regional and global peace, stability, and technological cooperation in defence.
