Published: June 1, 2026 • 9:03 PM IST · Updated: June 1, 2026 • 11:09 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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India and Australia on Monday (June 1, 2026) reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence and security cooperation across the Indo-Pacific, with a strong focus on maritime security, defence industry collaboration, interoperability, and emerging technologies.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles co-chaired the second India-Australia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi.
The two leaders reviewed the significant progress made in bilateral defence ties since the inaugural dialogue held in October 2025 and advanced the long-term vision of the Prime Ministers of the two countries for a stronger strategic partnership.
Speaking during an exclusive interaction with a select group of mediapersons, Mr. Marles said the dialogue marked another significant step in elevating defence ties between the two countries.
He highlighted substantial progress in information sharing, joint air-to-air refuelling arrangements, and military exercises, describing the current phase as a high point...