India and South Korea Deepen Defence Cooperation at 10th Joint Committee Meeting

India and South Korea Strengthen Defence Ties at 10th Joint Committee Meeting\n\nOn September 29, 2026, the 10th India-Republic of Korea Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) on Defence Industries and Logistics Cooperation took place in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Shri Dinesh Mahur, Additional Secretary (Defence Production), Ministry of Defence, and Mr. Kim Il Dong, Vice Minister, Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), Republic of Korea.\n\nBoth countries reviewed the ongoing bilateral cooperation in defence industries and logistics and discussed avenues to further strengthen and expand defence ties. The discussions provided an opportunity to exchange views on enhancing cooperation between the defence industries of the two countries and promoting greater engagement in defence production and logistics.\n\nRepresentatives from leading defence companies from both countries participated in the discussions. Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) represented India, while Hanwha Aerospace, Korean Air, Hanwha Systems, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), and DS Navcours represented the Republic of Korea.\n\nThe meeting also saw the participation of senior officials from both countries, including Mr. Seong Ho Lee, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to India, and Dr. Vijay Namdeorao Zade, Joint Secretary (Naval Systems), Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence.\n\nOn the sidelines of the JCM, Vice Minister, Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), Republic of Korea, Mr. Kim Il Dong, called on Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth. During the interaction, both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and deepening collaboration in defence industries and logistics.\n\nThe 10th JCM reaffirmed the close and growing defence ties between India and the Republic of Korea and provided an important platform for advancing bilateral cooperation in defence production and logistics. The meeting marked a significant milestone in the defence cooperation between the two nations, with both sides expressing their commitment to further strengthening their partnership.\n\nIn conclusion, the 10th India-Republic of Korea Joint Committee Meeting on Defence Industries and Logistics Cooperation was a significant step forward in the defence cooperation between the two nations. The meeting provided an opportunity for both countries to review their ongoing cooperation and discuss avenues to further enhance their partnership in defence industries and logistics.