India and Kenya engaged in extensive discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral defence cooperation. The talks, which took place during a visit by a four-member Ministry of Defence delegation to Nairobi, focused on various aspects such as defence industrial collaboration, capacity building, training, sustainment partnerships, information sharing, and long-term cooperation in defence exports and maintenance support. Led by Sanjeev Kumar, Defence Production Secretary, the Indian delegation participated in the 3rd India–Kenya Defence Exhibition and Seminar held in Nairobi, showcasing India’s defence manufacturing and export capabilities.
During the event, which saw the participation of 21 Indian defence companies, both public and private sectors were represented, emphasizing India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and export-ready defence solutions. The discussions also included engagements with senior Kenyan defence leadership, paying homage at the Joint India–Africa Commemorative Pillar, and exploring cooperation potential at Kenya Shipyard Limited (KSL) in Mtongwe. The visit aimed to strengthen the existing friendly relations between India and Kenya, with a focus on deepening defence industrial collaboration and enhancing defence engagement between the two countries.
India and Kenya have a history of strong and friendly relations, with defence cooperation being a significant aspect of their bilateral partnership. The visit by the Secretary (Defence Production) further solidified the ongoing momentum in India–Kenya defence engagement, fostering opportunities for increased defence industrial collaboration in alignment with India’s growing defence partnerships across African nations.
