Defence minister Rajnath Singh flags concern over US military aid to Pakistan in talks with Pete Hegseth
Singh raised US aid to Pakistan, its F-16 upgrade and tech-sharing with a third country in talks with Hegseth; they reviewed the defence framework.
India and the Philippines reaffirmed their commitment to a strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific region as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held defence talks in Cebu, Philippines. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Cebu, with Singh engaging in bilateral discussions with Philippine Secretary of National Defence Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. The primary focus of the talks was on enhancing maritime security and fostering joint defence production.
Rajnath Singh emphasized India's dedication to a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. During the bilateral meeting, the two leaders exchanged gifts, which included a replica of the Combat Medical Care Simulator. This simulator is a part of the Indian Army's donation to the Philippine Army, symbolically transferred during the meeting.
On Wednesday, Rajnath Singh also met with the US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to review bilateral defence cooperation and explore opportunities for co-developing military technologies. Additionally, he met with South Korean Minister of National Defence Kang Shin-Chul and Singaporean Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing, reaffirming the commitment of all countries to strengthening bilateral relations and defence cooperation in the region.
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