What Happened
Strengthening Military Capabilities Through Joint Ventures
India and Belgium have agreed to deepen their defence industrial collaboration, with a focus on joint development and production initiatives to enhance military capabilities. Speaking at the India-Belgium Defence CEOs Roundtable, Belgium’s Minister of Defence Theo Francken emphasized the need for strengthened cooperation, citing the increasing strategic partnership between India and the European Union. India’s Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth highlighted key areas for collaboration, including cyber security, AI-enabled unmanned aerial systems, and complex weapon systems. The event was attended by representatives from the Belgian industry and Indian defence manufacturers, with several memorandums of understanding signed to promote the integration of Belgian technology with Indian manufacturing capabilities, as reported by The News Mill.