Published: 14 February 2026DD News / Business Standard / ETV BharatInternational
India and Greece Sign Joint Declaration of Intent for Five-Year Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap
India and Greece signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDoI) to strengthen defence industrial cooperation at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, following bilateral talks between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Greek Minister of National Defence Nikolaos-Georgios Dendias on February 9, 2026. Both countries also exchanged the Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan for 2026, outlining joint exercises, training programmes, and strategic engagement.
The JDoI establishes a five-year roadmap for co-development and co-production of defence equipment, aligning India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) initiative with Greece's defence modernisation programme, Agenda 2030. Key focus areas include joint research and development, technology partnerships, and co-production of military hardware. Both ministers affirmed that the India-Greece Strategic Partnership is anchored in shared values of peace, stability, freedom, and mutual respect.
In a significant maritime dimension, Greece announced the positioning of a Greek International Liaison Officer at the Information Fusion Centre–Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) in Gurugram — reflecting growing Indo-Pacific convergence between the two nations. This agreement deepens India's defence ties with a NATO member state and complements India's broader Indo-Pacific strategy. For Rajasthan, defence manufacturing units in Jodhpur and Kota corridors may benefit from co-production opportunities under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat framework.
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On 9 February 2026 at Manekshaw Centre, Rajnath Singh and Nikolaos-Georgios Dendias signed a Joint Declaration of Intent establishing a five-year defence co-production roadmap aligning Aatmanirbhar Bharat with Greece's Agenda 2030. Greece will post a liaison officer at India's Information Fusion Centre-Indian Ocean Region, Gurugram, deepening NATO ties and Indo-Pacific convergence.
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India signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on strengthening defence industrial cooperation with which European country?
Explanation · Correct answer BIndia and Greece signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on strengthening bilateral defence industrial cooperation after talks between the two defence ministers. The declaration is meant to form the starting point for a five-year roadmap.
Frequently asked questions
What did India and Greece sign on February 9, 2026?
India and Greece signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on February 9, 2026 for a five-year Defence Industrial Co-production Roadmap, aligning India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative with Greece's Agenda 2030 defence modernisation programme.
What is the IFC-IOR and what role will Greece play in it?
The Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) is India's key maritime domain awareness hub located in Gurugram that monitors shipping and security in the Indian Ocean Region. Greece agreed to post a liaison officer at IFC-IOR as part of the 2026 defence agreement.
How does the India-Greece defence roadmap connect Aatmanirbhar Bharat with Greece's Agenda 2030?
The five-year Defence Industrial Co-production Roadmap aligns India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative — focused on self-reliance in defence manufacturing — with Greece's Agenda 2030 defence modernisation programme, enabling joint co-production and technology transfer.
What is the significance of India signing a defence agreement with Greece from an international relations perspective?
Greece is both a NATO and EU member state. The 2026 defence agreement deepens India's defence diplomacy with a key European partner, boosting co-production and technology transfer prospects and strengthening India's strategic ties with the Euro-Atlantic community.
Why is the India-Greece defence agreement relevant for the RPSC GK exam?
The India-Greece defence agreement covers topics including India's foreign policy, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, defence cooperation, and Indian Ocean security architecture (IFC-IOR), all of which are part of the RPSC 2026 General Knowledge syllabus under International Relations and Defence.
