Rajnath Singh calls for deeper India-ASEAN defence cooperation, joint development of military technologies

Seeks mutual trust, respect for sovereignty, adherence to international law and open channels of dialogue to address conventional and emerging security threatsDefence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday (October 14, 2026) called for deeper defence and technological cooperation between India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), pitching for joint research, co-production of military equipment and enhanced maritime security to address emerging regional challenges.