India, Oct. 31 -- In a big move to further partnership, the United States signed a 10-year Defence Framework with India on Friday, announced Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, saying that the two countries' "defence ties have never been stronger".

Hegseth took to X and said he met the Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh and signed the framework. The head of the Department of War (previously known as the Department of Defence) further stated the agreement advances the India-US defence partnership, which he said is a "cornerstone for regional stability and deterrence".

He added, "We're enhancing our coordination, info sharing, and tech cooperation. Our defense ties have never been stronger."

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