India and Thailand have agreed to strengthen defence cooperation in manufacturing, innovation, maritime security and capability development during the 10th Defence Dialogue held in Bangkok.

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• India and Thailand reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral defence relations during the 10th Thailand–India Defence Dialogue held in Bangkok on 17 June 2026.
• The meeting was co-chaired by Admiral Nuttapol Diewvanich, Thailand’s Deputy Permanent Secretary for Defence, and Satyajit Mohanty, Joint Secretary in India’s Ministry of Defence.
• Both countries agreed to deepen collaboration in defence manufacturing, research, innovation and capability development to strengthen their respective defence ecosystems.
• Discussions focused on the evolving security environment in the Indo-Pacific region, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to regional peace, stability and prosperity.
• The delegations reviewed progress in military-to-military engagements, joint training programmes, capacity-building initiatives and maritime cooperation activities.
• India and Thailand explored opportunities to expand defence industry partnerships and promote mutually beneficial cooperation in advanced defence technologies.
• Both nations exchanged views on regional and multilateral security cooperation through ASEAN-led mechanisms and other defence frameworks.
• The dialogue concluded with a roadmap for future engagements, building upon the Strategic Partnership established between India and Thailand in 2025.