Discuss the role of defense cooperation in India’s foreign policy. How do defense agreements with other countries enhance India’s strategic interests?
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Defense cooperation is the very bedrock of developing bilateral relationships, building trust, and securing regional and global security. The defense agreements India has with other nations are to achieve the following:
Military Capability: Technological transfer, joint research and development, and co-production of defense equipment will modernize its armed forces.
Strategic Partnership: Leverage cooperation with the powerful global nations, whose interests converge on regional and global security-related issues.
-Counter regional threats; Common security issues of terrorism, piracy, as well as cyber threats would be dealt with through exercises and intelligence and capacity building.
-Project Power and Influence; Evidence the increasing military power of the nation and the level of its influence in the region to deter potential adversaries, being powerful on the world stage.
Defense agreements with countries like the US, Russia, France, and Israel have significantly enhanced India’s military capabilities, expanded its strategic options, and enhanced its role as a regional security provider.