India and Australia Strengthen Defence Cooperation Amid Chinese Military Expansion
In recent years, India and Australia have been strengthening their defence cooperation in light of China's growing military presence in the region. The two countries have signed several agreements to enhance their bilateral defence ties, including a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Defence Cooperation in 2018. This agreement has allowed for increased collaboration between the two nations in areas such as maritime security, counter-terrorism, and military exercises.The two countries have also been working together to develop a regional security architecture. In 2019, they held their first ever bilateral naval exercise,