India and Oman have taken a significant step toward strengthening their long-standing defence partnership during the 13th meeting of the Joint Military Cooperation Committee (JMCC) held in New Delhi. The discussions focused on expanding cooperation across defence manufacturing, technology development, maritime security, and logistics support.
The meeting was co-chaired by senior defence officials from both nations, who reviewed the progress made under existing frameworks and agreed to accelerate collaboration in areas of mutual strategic interest. A major highlight of the talks was the shared intent to co-develop advanced military platforms, a move aimed at enhancing self-reliance and boosting the defence industrial capacities of both countries.
India emphasized its commitment to supporting Oman’s defence modernisation through joint development, production, and technology-sharing initiatives. Both sides expressed interest in building long-term industrial partnerships, enabling faster innovation and reducing dependency on foreign suppliers.
Maritime cooperation emerged as another key pillar of the dialogue. Officials discussed the importance of secure sea lanes in the Indian Ocean Region and examined opportunities for enhanced naval coordination, ship maintenance support, and operational logistics. Proposals for improving turnaround procedures for naval assets and streamlining air operations permissions were also considered.
The Omani delegation also met senior Indian military leadership to explore deeper engagement in training, professional military education, and combined exercises. Both nations reiterated their commitment to strengthening interoperability and maintaining regular high-level exchanges to ensure steady progress in defence cooperation.
The meeting signals a renewed push to expand India-Oman defence ties with a clear focus on technology partnerships, capacity building, and strategic alignment in the region.
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