India, Australia forge new defence chapter

Rajnath Singhs Australia visit seals major defence agreements, marking a milestone in India-Australia strategic cooperation and reinforcing shared commitment to a stable, open Indo-Pacific. India and Australia have taken another decisive step in strengthening their defence partnership, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holding high-level talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Defence Minister Richard Marles in Canberra on Thursday. The meetings which marked the first visit by an Indian Defence Minister to Australia in 12 years focused on expanding strategic cooperation, defence industry partnerships and maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region. Prime Minister Albanese described the meeting