Representatives from India and Poland convened a Joint Working Group session in New Delhi on Monday, aiming to assess and strengthen ties across institutional, defence, and defence-industrial domains. The session was jointly presided over by Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary for Defence Production, alongside Poland's Deputy Minister and Secretary of State Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka. The Ministry of Defence reported that the India–Poland Joint Working Group meeting, held in New Delhi on 28 September 2026 and co-chaired by Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar alongside Poland's Deputy Minister Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka, centred on putting into practice the Joint Action Plan (2024–2028) that both countries had previously agreed upon. The Defence Ministry noted that discussions centred on putting the Joint Action Plan (2024–2028) into practice and advancing ties across institutional, defence, and defence industrial areas between India and Poland. The discussions reflect sustained work by India and Poland to strengthen cooperation across defence production, technology exchange, and industrial collaboration. Rajesh Kumar Singh, the Defence Secretary, held talks with a cross-party congressional delegation from the United States led by Representative Brian Mast, who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee, focusing on the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, according to the Ministry of Defence. According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held talks with a cross-party congressional delegation from the United States House of Representatives, headed by Representative Brian Mast, who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Talks focused on the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, with particular attention to defence industrial and technological collaboration, while Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026, the bilateral military exercise between the two nations, wrapped up following joint drills incorporating advanced weaponry, unmanned aerial vehicles, and autonomous platforms. A targeted strike by the SkyStriker loitering munition was carried out at the Mahajan Field Firing Range during the exercise, according to a statement from the army. Footage released by the Army showed the loitering munition identifying, tracking, and hitting designated targets within a simulated combat environment. The military's statement described the operation as reflecting an expanded role for domestically developed weapons, drone technology, and precision strike capabilities in modern combat. The drills were designed to strengthen coordinated operational capacity between the two forces, focusing on the deployment of integrated battle groups across mountainous and semi-mountainous terrain, with a particular focus on infantry-led combat operations, the Defence Ministry stated. The agenda additionally addressed improving cross-force compatibility, sharing operational knowledge, and coordinating combined planning and execution efforts. Exercises incorporated drone technology and autonomous platforms for intelligence-gathering purposes, alongside live showcases of up-to-date weapons capabilities.
