October 11, 2025

Get ready for some exciting news from down under and the heart of India! Australia's Assistant Minister for Defence, Peter Khalil MP, called India a "trusted and indispensable partner" during the India-Australia Defence Industry Round Table held in Sydney. He co-chaired this big meeting with India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, showing how close these two countries have become. Mr. Khalil said this forum is part of Australia’s fresh plan to boost economic and defence ties with India. "Our defence cooperation is broad and deep—we train together, plan together, and build capability together," he proudly declared. Earlier this year, India joined a major military exercise with Australia, showing their strategic plans are coming together like never before. The Aussie minister also talked about the first Defence Industry Trade Mission to India, currently taking place, plus this very round table, calling them "catalysts for deeper industrial linkages and innovation-driven cooperation." He said that in today’s fast-changing world, countries need "agile interoperability," which means quick and tight teamwork, especially among trusted friends like India, to keep peace and stability in the crucial Indo-Pacific region. India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh added more spice by saying that India-Australia relations have grown from a strong friendship into a full-blown "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership." He explained that this partnership stands on three strong pillars: government-to-government collaboration, people-to-people connections, and growing business partnerships. "India and Australia are natural partners," Singh said with enthusiasm. He talked about India’s booming economy, its record-breaking defence exports last year, and big policy moves like 'Make in India' and easier Foreign Direct Investment rules. These make India a hot spot for investment and joint defence projects. The event was not just about speeches—it brought together top names like India’s High Commissioner to Australia, Gopal Baglay, Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, and senior defence and industry leaders from both sides. It’s clear that both nations are locking arms tightly for a brighter, safer future filled with innovation and true friendship.

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