India-Australia Annual Summit 2026

On 9th July 2026, India and Australia announced 18 outcomes to deepen defence, technology, energy, trade and Indo-Pacific cooperation.

  • The summit marked a shift from political convergence to long-term strategic and economic integration.

Major Outcomes

Defence and Security Cooperation

  • Adopted a Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation, replacing and expanding the 2009 framework.
  • Prioritised interoperability, maritime security, cyber security, defence industry collaboration and emerging technologies.
  • Agreed to increase military exercises, information sharing, training, joint research and defence industrial cooperation.
  • Established an Annual Defence Ministers' Dialogue.
  • Launched the India-Australia Defence Innovation Corridor to connect defence startups and industries.

Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap

  • Launched ....
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