Extracted Data Points

  • The 10ᵗʰ edition of Defence Policy Talks between India and Australia took place in New Delhi on May 08, 2026
  • Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary Shri Amitabh Prasad
  • Australian side was headed by First Assistant Secretary, International Policy Mr Bernard Philip
  • Discussion reaffirmed the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
  • Establishment of the annual India-Australia Defence Ministers' Dialogue in 2025 has enhanced consultation
  • Both sides acknowledged recent finalisation of key implementing arrangements
  • Continued high momentum of first-time milestones acknowledged
  • First India-Australia Joint Staff Talks expected to be held later this year
  • Co-chairs reviewed implementation of outcomes from the 2024 India-Australian Annual Leaders' Summit
  • Review focused on renewing and strengthening the Joint Declaration on Defence & Security Cooperation
  • Review focused on developing a Joint Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap
  • Both sides welcomed increased frequency and complexity of joint exercises
  • Expressed commitment to deepen maritime cooperation
  • India and Australia agreed on next steps to deepen interoperability across all domains
  • Discussed various training exchanges including Gen Bipin Rawat Memorial Young Officers Exchange Programme
  • Discussed visits between Indian Military Academy and Royal Military College, Duntroon
  • Acknowledged strategic importance of defence industrial collaboration and engagement
  • Welcomed efforts to facilitate defence industry integration including first India-Australia Defence Industry Roundtable in Sydney in 2025
  • Australia's first defence trade mission to India occurred in 2025
  • Defence industry strategic roundtable held at Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi in 2026