Rajnath Singh, Pete Hegseth Sign 10-Year India-US Defence Pact To Strengthen Indo-Pacific Security The US and India just redrew the map of military alliances. A powerful 10-year Defence Framework, signed in Kuala Lumpur by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, has set the stage for a new Indo-Pacific order. Calling it “ambitious,” Hegseth said America’s commitment to India has never been stronger. The move comes amid high-level talks, trade tensions, and energy diplomacy. With Jaishankar and Rajnath leading from the front, India is signalling clarity: it won’t compromise on sovereignty or speed. From tech-sharing to joint deterrence, the next decade of India-US defence cooperation may well define Asian power balance.

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