July 9, 2026 11:36 AM
India, Australia unveil new defence and security partnership, commit to deeper strategic cooperation in Indo-Pacific
India and Australia on Thursday unveiled a new Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation, committing to deepen strategic collaboration across defence, maritime security, cyber technologies, counter-terrorism and critical supply chains as the two countries seek to strengthen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and contribute to a free, open and stable Indo-Pacific. The declaration, adopted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, reaffirms...