Australia and India deepen defence ties with interoperability and maritime security roadmap in new talks

A joint maritime roadmap could reshape regional cooperation

Australia and India held their 10th Defence Policy Talks in New Delhi, signaling deeper strategic convergence. The sides discussed improving interoperability, strengthening maritime security cooperation, and expanding defense industry engagement. They also plan to bolster the Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation and create a Joint Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap aimed at more coordinated operations in shared areas of concern.