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India and Malaysia Should Expand Defense Cooperation
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveled to Malaysia in early February at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim. During his two-day visit, the two leaders discussed a range of issues of mutual interest, including trade, investment,…
The India-EU Defense Agreement: Industrial Logic and Strategic Context
After months of negotiations, India and the European Union reached a political inflection point with the signing of a free trade agreement on January 27, 2026. While the trade deal was publicly framed as the “mother of all deals,” the…
India’s Rise in Global Defense Exports and the Way Forward
India’s defense exports reached an all-time high of USD $2.76 billion in FY 2024-25, recording 12 percent growth year-on-year. Today, Indian private and public sector defense companies collectively export defense products to 100 countries worldwide. This upward trajectory reflects the…