India–Egypt Defence Cooperation

India–Egypt Defence Cooperation:

India and Egypt held the 11th Joint Defence Committee meeting in Cairo to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation and outline a roadmap for future engagement.Both sides agreed on a forward-looking plan focusing on expanding structured military interactions, intensifying joint training, enhancing maritime security cooperation, and increasing the scope and complexity of military exercises.India highlighted its defence manufacturing growth, with production exceeding $20 billion and exports of around $4 billion to over 100 countries. Both sides explored opportunities for co-development and co-production.First-ever Navy-to-Navy staff talks held; India highlighted the role of its Navy in ensuring freedom of navigation in the Indian Ocean Region and the contribution of the Information Fusion Centre.The Indian delegation also engaged with the Egyptian Air Force leadership to strengthen air force cooperation. India–Egypt defence ties are anchored in the 2022 MoU on defence cooperation and were further strengthened by elevating relations to a Strategic Partnership in 2023, reflecting deepening strategic alignment.The Indian delegation’s tribute at the Heliopolis War Memorial highlights shared historical connections and longstanding goodwill between the two countries.