India and Australia conducted the 10th Defence Policy Talks in New Delhi to strengthen bilateral military cooperation, maritime security coordination, and defence industry partnerships.

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• India and Australia held the 10th Defence Policy Talks in New Delhi on May 8, 2026.
• The Indian delegation was led by Amitabh Prasad, while Bernard Philip headed the Australian delegation during the high-level bilateral defence discussions.
• Both countries reviewed progress under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework established in 2020, with defence cooperation remaining one of its key pillars.
• Discussions focused on maritime security cooperation, defence industry collaboration, military training exchanges, and implementation of outcomes from the 2024 Leaders’ Summit.
• Officials also discussed renewing the Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation and developing a new Joint Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap.
• India and Australia finalised several implementation arrangements and announced plans for the first Joint Staff Talks scheduled later during 2026.
• Military training exchanges included the Gen Bipin Rawat Memorial Young Officers Exchange Programme and cooperation between military academies of both countries.
• Defence industry cooperation expanded through strategic roundtables, Australia’s first defence trade mission to India, and bilateral industry discussions held in Sydney and New Delhi.