India, Australia Deepen Defence and Maritime Cooperation
The ministers said bilateral defence relations have reached unprecedented levels as they pursue co-development, co-production and closer maritime security coordination.
- On Monday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles held the second India-Australia Defence Ministers' Dialogue in New Delhi, declaring bilateral defence relations have reached unprecedented levels.
- Defence engagements have witnessed major expansion since the inaugural dialogue in October 2025, with Singh noting "several milestones achieved" while Marles asserted the two countries have "never been more strategically aligned."
- The ministers reviewed progress on a Joint Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap and announced plans to develop a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the provision of defence articles and services to deepen industrial cooperation.
- Military interoperability remains a priority, with both nations agreeing to increase participation in joint exercises, including Australia's participation in Exercise Milan and India's involvement in Exercise Kakadu.
- Both leaders welcomed growing strategic convergence through the Quad framework, committing to develop a Common Operational Picture across the Indo-Pacific to improve coordination and maritime stability among regional partners.
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The Economic TimesIndia, Australia to sign pact to deepen defence industry cooperation
India and Australia are strengthening defence ties. Their defence ministers met in New Delhi. They will sign a new agreement to boost defence industry collaboration. Both nations will work on futuristic technology research. Maritime security cooperation will also increase. They are finalizing a Joint Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap. This includes sharing information on maritime traffic and enhancing undersea awareness.
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India, Australia: Governments Agree To Finalize Defense and Maritime Agreements
During the second India-Australia Defense Ministers' Dialogue, Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles reviewed advancements in bilateral maritime defense cooperation since launching the dialogue in October 2025, The Economic Times reported on June 1.... Source link
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