Expanding Strategic Alignment Between India and Australia Strengthens Indo-Pacific Security
India and Australia have significantly deepened their defence and security partnership over the past two decades, driven by shared concerns regarding China's regional assertiveness and potential shifts in United States policy. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's July 2026 visit, leaders signed multiple security agreements. Despite historical obstacles such as Cold War alignments and nuclear export controls, bilateral cooperation now encompasses joint military exercises, maritime domain awareness, and intelligence sharing. Both governments are currently working to overcome challenges like incompatible communications and restrictive export controls to advance joint operations and defence co-production.
Originally published by Lowy Institute for International Policy | 1 November 2026 | Read original: https://www.lowyinstitute.org/publications/india-australia-defence-ties-advancing-a-vital-indo-pacific-partnership
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