India and Germany to unveil defence and security roadmap during Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first bilateral visit to India

Exam-focused facts from the 13 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 technology for India’s defence preparedness will be part of the bilateral conversation.
Chancellor Merz is accompanied by a 25-member delegation of CEOs, including top executives of a leading submarine manufacturer, signalling strong defence ties on the agenda.