The European Union and
India will explore possibilities for India’s participation in
European defence initiatives, according to a draft security and
defence partnership document seen by Reuters.
“The EU and India will consult on their respective defence
initiatives, including through exchanges on defence
industry-related matters,” the draft partnership, which is set
to be signed on Tuesday, said.
“They will explore, where there are mutual interest and
alignment of security priorities, possibilities for India’s
participation in relevant EU defence initiatives, as
appropriate, in line with respective legal frameworks,” it
added.
Published on January 26, 2026