NEW DELHI (BNS): The Department Defence Production under the Ministry of Defence (MoD) organized a briefing and interaction meeting with a delegation from Thailand in New Delhi on Thursday to showcase the Indian defence industries’ cutting-edge capabilities.

The Thai delegation was led by Deputy Chief of Air Staff, Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), Air Marshal Piboon Vorravanpreecha.  

The meeting was held to foster bilateral defence cooperation between the two countries, the MoD said.

“The Indian Defense Industries presented their state-of-the-art defence capabilities to Thailand delegation marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral defence cooperation between the two nations,” the statement released by the MoD said.  

The event was aimed to deepen mutual understanding, explore potential partnerships, and contribute to the regional security, it added.

During the event, both sides expressed their commitment to forging strong defence ties and exploring avenues for joint research, technology transfer, and strategic partnerships.

The presentations and discussions would pave the way for future cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including defence research and development, joint exercises, and capacity-building initiatives, the official statement noted.