International, Defence and Summits · 14 January 2026
India and Germany to unveil defence and security roadmap during Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first bilateral visit to India
Exam-focused facts from the 14 January 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- India and Germany will unveil a defence and security roadmap that will strengthen the defence manufacturing network base in India.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is accompanied by a 25-member delegation of CEOs, including the top executives of a leading submarine manufacturer.
- German technology being made available to India for its defence preparedness will be part of the bilateral talks.