Australia–India Defence Partnership
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Australia on 9-10 October 2025 marked a significant milestone in Indo-Australian relations.
The visit resulted in concrete defence and security cooperation outcomes, aligning with the Indo-Pacific strategies of both countries.
This visit highlighted the security partnership between Canberra and New Delhi, with a focus on operationalising strategic alignment in areas such as:
- Maritime security
- Industry
- Logistics
- Defence technology
- Intelligence sharing
The visit delivered concrete, future-oriented defence and security cooperation outcomes that align closely with the Indo-Pacific strategies of both countries.
This development comes amid the fifth anniversary of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Author's summary: Australia and India strengthen defence partnership.