Rajnath Singh to lead India at ADMM-Plus in Philippines with eye on big def exports

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lead the Indian delegation at the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Cebu, Philippines, from October 28 to 29, 2026.

Singh will address the forum on key regional and international security challenges and hold bilateral meetings with counterparts to deepen strategic partnerships.

The summit gathers 11 ASEAN nations and eight dialogue partners, including the US, China, and Russia. India, currently co-chairing the Counter-Terrorism working group with Malaysia, aims to leverage the platform to advance regional stability under its Act East policy