The 18th Meeting of the India-Germany Military Cooperation Sub Group (MCSG) was held in New Delhi from September 29–30, 2025, under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS).
Delegates from the Indian Armed Forces and the Office Department International Cooperation of the German Armed Forces reviewed progress on ongoing defence cooperation initiatives and explored new avenues to further strengthen bilateral military ties.
The discussions covered a wide spectrum of areas including organisational structures, joint logistics, military exercises, professional military education, subject matter expert exchanges, military medicine, and military hardware collaboration.
The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of both nations to enhance interoperability, knowledge sharing, and defence partnership, reflecting the growing strategic depth of India-Germany relations.
