New Delhi, June 2 -- Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Defence Richard Marles co-chaired the second edition of India-Australia Defence Ministers' Dialogue at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on June 01, 2026. The two Ministers welcomed the significant progress in the bilateral relationship, and reflected on the enhanced consultation & cooperation since the inaugural edition of the dialogue on October 09, 2025.

The Ministers advanced their Prime Ministers' long-term vision for collaboration between the two countries to enhance collective strength, contribute to both countries' security, and make an important contribution to regional peace & security. They welcomed the progress towards realising the...