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Australia and India plan a new Indian Ocean maritime pact to boost security and intelligence sharing
Politics
Published on 27 April 2026
A deal focused on intelligence sharing is on the clock
India and Australia are set to sign a new maritime cooperation pact this year, with Australia calling India a key security partner in the Indo-Pacific. The agreement will cover resource sharing and capability development in the Indian Ocean, and will deepen defense ties through joint training, exercises, strategy coordination, and intelligence sharing.
- New maritime cooperation pact expected to be signed this year
- Focus on resource sharing and building maritime capabilities
- Defense ties to deepen via training, exercises, and strategy
- Intelligence sharing is set to be a core pillar
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