India and the Republic of Korea held the 10th Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) on Defence Industries and Logistics Cooperation in New Delhi on September 29, 2026, with both sides reviewing ongoing bilateral cooperation and discussing ways to further strengthen defence ties.
The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation between the defence industries of the two countries, along with greater collaboration in defence production and logistics.
The meeting was co-chaired by Dinesh Mahur, Additional Secretary (Defence Production), Ministry of Defence, and Kim Il Dong, Vice Minister of the Republic of Korea’s Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA).
South Korean Ambassador to India Seong Ho Lee and Vijay Namdeorao Zade, Joint Secretary (Naval Systems), Department of Defence Production, also attended the meeting, along with senior officials from both countries.
Leading defence companies from India and South Korea participated in the discussions. India was represented by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), while South Korea was represented by Hanwha Aerospace, Korean Air, Hanwha Systems, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and DS Navcours.
On the sidelines of the meeting, Kim Il Dong called on Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth. During the interaction, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and deepening collaboration in defence industries and logistics.
The 10th JCM underscored the expanding defence relationship between India and South Korea and provided a platform to advance cooperation in defence production and logistics.
