India, South Africa sign pacts on submarine cooperation

• 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

• Both sides discussed mutual interests and explored the future roadmap

• Two sub-committees reported to the JDC:

• Defence Policy and Military Cooperation

• Defence Acquisition, Production, R&D

• Recalled historic bilateral relations

• Emphasized progress in defence cooperation

• Aimed at strengthening defence industrial and strategic collaboration.