India Australia Defence Ministers Dialogue

• Location: First Australia India Defence Ministers Dialogue.
• Leaders: Rajnath Singh (India) and Richard Marles (Australia).
• Framework: Within the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Major Outcomes

• Maritime Security Roadmap:
• Concentrate on collaboration in Indo-Pacific.
• Assuring freedom of navigation, overflight and secure trade routes.

Defence Training & Education:

• Additional Indian officers to be part of the Australian Defence College in 2026.
• Indian position committed by 2027 at the Australian Defence Force Academy.

Key Agreements Signed

• Concurrence in Information Sharing.
• Cooperation in Submarine Search and rescue through MOU.
• Conditions of Conversation between the Joint Staffs.

This discussion is a major move towards enhancement of defence relations and strategic coordination between the Republic of India and Australia.