Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

Slovakia became the first nation to sign a defence Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India through the JCBL Group during President Droupadi Murmu’s visit in April 2025. This partnership marks a milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen domestic defence manufacturing under the "Make-in-India" initiative. The MoU enables co-development of next-generation combat vehicle technologies, with JCBL Group’s defence division, ADSL, spearheading the work. Slovakia will contribute advanced technologies, while manufacturing will occur in India, ensuring technology transfer and boosting local industry. The collaboration also aims to position India as a potential exporter in the global defence market, further enhancing strategic ties.