Defence Cooperation

Strengthening strategic partnerships across the Indo-Pacific is becoming a central theme for India's defence policy. Recent engagements with Vietnam, Australia, the Netherlands, Algeria, and Myanmar highlight a concerted effort to deepen military cooperation, enhance maritime security, and foster defence industrial collaboration. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visits to Vietnam and South Korea, alongside policy talks with Australia and Algeria, underscore India's commitment to regional stability and its Act East Policy. These initiatives, including AI and quantum technology collaborations with Vietnam and increased joint military exercises with Australia, signal a broader strategy to bolster India’s defence capabilities and project influence in a strategically vital region.