4th India–Kenya Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meets in Nairobi
The fourth meeting of the India–Kenya Joint Defence Cooperation Committee concluded in Nairobi, Kenya, on 26 February 2026, with both sides agreeing to draw up a five-year defence cooperation roadmap.
Summary
The fourth meeting of the India–Kenya Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC), held in Nairobi from 24 to 26 February 2026, concluded with both sides agreeing to draw up a five-year roadmap for defence cooperation. The talks covered service-to-service engagement including structured Navy-to-Navy interactions, training, maritime security, military exercises, defence R&D and production, electronic warfare, cyber security and military medicine. The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary Amitabh Prasad and Kenya's Assistant Chief of Defence Forces Major General Fredrick L. Leuria.
Key facts
- Dates
- 24–26 February 2026, Nairobi
- Meeting
- 4th India–Kenya JDCC
- Key outcome
- Five-year defence cooperation roadmap
- Co-chairs
- JS Amitabh Prasad; Maj Gen Fredrick L. Leuria
Practice MCQs 1 questions
In which city was the 4th India–Kenya Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting held in February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Nairobi
The 4th JDCC was held in Nairobi from 24 to 26 February 2026.