“India-Germany Defence Powerhouse: Modi, Merz Hail Strategic Security Pact, Strongly Push Submarine Deal”, Defence Capital, January 12, 2026
“Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, on January 12, 2026, reaffirmed a sweeping defence and security collaboration that stretches from joint military training to cutting-edge technology co-development, positioning both nations as key security partners in the Indo-Pacific era, signally a landmark boost to India-Germany strategic partnership.
At the top of the agenda was deepening military-to-military cooperation, with commitments to institutionalised service staff talks, elevated defence dialogues, reciprocal naval port calls and joint exercises, underpinned by a newly launched Track 1.5 Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue.
“This growing cooperation in defence and security is a symbol of our mutual trust and shared vision,” Modi said, expressing gratitude to Chancellor Merz for simplifying defence trade procedures and announcing a roadmap for future co-development and co-production of defence equipment……”
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