The evolving EU–India trade and strategic partnership is creating new opportunities for India’s defence industry by encouraging technology collaboration, manufacturing partnerships, and resilient supply chains. For platforms like Bharat Defence Tech Show (bharatdefencetechshow), this development highlights India’s growing role in the global defence and aerospace ecosystem.
A key milestone was the launch of the EU–India Trade and Technology Council (TTC) in 2023, which focuses on cooperation in areas such as secure supply chains, advanced technologies, and defence-related innovation. According to the European Commission, the TTC aims to “strengthen cooperation on trade, trusted technology, and security challenges” (Source: European Commission, ec.europa.eu).
The European Union is one of India’s largest trading partners, accounting for around 12% of India’s total trade in goods, as reported by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India (Source: commerce.gov.in). This strong economic base supports deeper industrial collaboration, including defence manufacturing, aerospace components, electronics, and dual-use technologies.
For India’s defence sector, the partnership encourages:
- Joint ventures and co-development between Indian and European firms
- Access to advanced manufacturing standards and certifications
- Strengthened “Make in India” and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiativesthrough technology partnerships
These developments support India’s vision of becoming a global defence manufacturing hub while maintaining a cooperative and inclusive approach to international trade and innovation.
As showcased at Bharat Defence Tech Show, such global partnerships reinforce India’s commitment to secure, transparent, and sustainable defence growth, benefiting industry stakeholders, startups, and innovators alike.
Sources
- European Commission – EU–India Trade and Technology Council (ec.europa.eu)
- Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India – Trade Statistics (commerce.gov.in)
Event Details at a Glance
Event: Bharat Defence Tech Show 2026
Dates: 16–17 February 2026
Venue: New Delhi
Sector: Defence, Aerospace & Strategic Technologies
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