New Delhi, July 2 -- PM Modi on Monday hailed the agreement between India and Japan on the first co-development project involving the Naval Radio Antenna 'UNICORN,' describing it as a "new chapter between" in the defence technology partnership between the two nations.

Addressing the press with his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi, PM Modi said that the two nations will begin work towards joint development of defence technologies that help boost regional peace and maritime security.

"In the defence sector, we have signed an agreement today on the first co-development project between India and Japan. This project--involving the Naval Radio Antenna 'UNICORN '- will open a new chapter in our defence technology partnership. We will now jo...