In a significant bilateral meeting in New Delhi, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conveyed to his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto that defence technology must not be shared with Pakistan due to its history of supporting terrorism. The two nations explored opportunities for co-development and production of next-generation weapon systems, with Italy expressing interest in collaborating exclusively with Indian partners. Singh highlighted past instances where Italian firms supplied defence equipment to Pakistan, including naval platforms and missiles. Notably, Italy's largest defence firm, Leonardo, is now pursuing contracts in India after a decade-long restriction due to the VVIP helicopter scandal. The discussions also included India's recent procurement of heavyweight torpedoes from WASS and the potential establishment of a production line in India. Additionally, a Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan (MCP) for 2026-27 was exchanged to guide future military engagements.