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




What do you think?
It is nice to know your opinion. Leave a comment.