​​India & Japan Sign Defence Cooperation MoI

  • On 15th November 2024, India and Japan signed a Memorandum of Implementation (MoI) to co-develop the UNICORN (Unified Complex Radio Antenna) mast, enhancing the stealth capabilities of Indian Naval warships under their Defence Technology Cooperation framework
  • The mast integrates advanced communication systems, boosting the stealth characteristics of naval platforms.
  • This marks Japan’s first export of defence technology under the 2015 bilateral defence equipment and technology transfer pact.
  • The MoI represents the first co-development and co-production of defence equipment between the two nations.
  • The agreement aligns with broader India-Japan defence partnerships aimed at ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific, and exploring further ....
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