CDS Gen NS Raja Subramani Gives Guard of Honour to German Defence Chief Carsten Breuer in India
Chief of Defence Staff Gen NS Raja Subramani on October 6, 2026, extended a ceremonial Guard of Honour and a warm welcome to General Carsten Breuer, Chief of Defence of Germany, as the German military chief began his official visit to India.
The reception set the tone for a series of engagements between the two senior defence leaders, who discussed the long-standing India-Germany defence partnership and ways to expand military cooperation further. According to the source, the meeting was centred on strengthening bilateral defence ties, with particular attention to strategic and technological collaboration.
During the discussions, Gen Subramani and Gen Breuer reaffirmed the enduring defence relationship between India and Germany. The two sides reviewed prospects for deeper military cooperation and broader strategic engagement, indicating continued interest in building on existing ties between the armed forces of both countries.
The meeting also offered an opportunity to discuss the continued development of bilateral defence relations and the importance of closer cooperation between the two militaries. The source notes that the engagement highlighted both the strategic and technological dimensions of the relationship, suggesting these will remain key areas of focus in future interactions.
Gen Breuer’s official visit comes as part of continued high-level engagement between the defence establishments of India and Germany. His interaction with the CDS, the source said, reaffirmed the importance both sides attach to the bilateral defence partnership.
In addition to the ceremonial welcome, the visit and subsequent discussions reflected the established defence engagement between the two countries. The focus on military, strategic and technological cooperation pointed to the areas identified for further strengthening as India and Germany continue their defence dialogue.
