India–South Africa Sign Submarine Cooperation Agreements
• During the 9th Joint Defence Committee (JDC) meeting held in Johannesburg, India and South Africa signed two agreements focused on submarine cooperation.
• Indian Delegation Led by Defence Secretary
• Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh led the Indian side
• Highlighted India’s defence manufacturing capabilities and export growth
• Reaffirmed commitment to deepening strategic ties with South Africa
South African Side Representation
• Both sides discussed mutual interests and explored the future roadmap
Focus Areas of the JDC Meeting
• Two sub-committees reported to the JDC:
• Defence Policy and Military Cooperation
• Defence Acquisition, Production, R&D
Significance of the Meeting
• Recalled historic bilateral relations
• Emphasized progress in defence cooperation
• Aimed at strengthening defence industrial and strategic collaboration.