India and Italy engaged in discussions on key strategic defence priorities, aiming to enhance defence cooperation by elevating industrial collaborations. Sanjeev Kumar, Defence Production Secretary at the Ministry of Defence, met with Chief of Italian Defence Forces General Luciano Portolano to exchange views on respective strategic defence priorities. Both sides emphasized the significance of strengthening industrial collaborations to deepen the defence ties between the two nations.
During the meeting, Sanjeev Kumar also interacted with Italy’s Under Secretary of State for Defence Matteo Perego di Cremnago and Admiral Giacinto Ottaviani, the National Armaments Director of Italy. The discussions focused on leveraging the complementary strengths of India and Italy’s defence industrial ecosystems to further enhance cooperation in the defence sector.
Moreover, the India–Italy Defence Industry Seminar held in Rome witnessed active participation from defence Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), companies, and startups from both countries. The seminar, organized under the India’s Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) and Italian Industries Federation of Aerospace, Defence and Security (AIAD), provided a platform for exploring opportunities for industrial alignment and integrating supply chains.
Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, had previously met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. During the meeting, PM Modi highlighted the strengthening relationship between India and Italy, emphasizing the positive impact of their deepening engagement on both countries and the global community.
