India-Germany High Defence Committee meets
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What happened
- The Defence Secretary and Germany’s State Secretary for Defence co-chaired the India-Germany High Defence Committee in New Delhi on 18 November 2025, discussing co-development and co-production [PIB].
- Germany will take part in TARANG SHAKTI (air) and MILAN (naval) exercises in 2026 [PIB].
Background
- India told Germany its approach to the Indian Ocean follows the MAHASAGAR vision and its role as first responder [PIB].
Why it matters
- Co-production, not just purchase, is what India is asking of European partners.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-11-18): the Defence Secretary and Germany's State Secretary for Defence co-chaired the India-Germany High Defence Committee in New Delhi on 18 November 2025, discussing co-development and co-production.
- Co-production, not just purchase, is what India is asking of European partners.
Quotable data pointGermany will take part in TARANG SHAKTI (air) and MILAN (naval) exercises in 2026.
PIB: Defence: India-Germany High Defence Committee, 18 Nov 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Mains: India-Germany.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
TARANG SHAKTI is a
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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MILAN is a
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
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India's Indian Ocean vision named in the release
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Official source: PIB: Defence: India-Germany High Defence Committee, 18 Nov 2025
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