Rajnath Singh's upcoming Australia visit to boost defense ties
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to visit Australia beginning October 9, 2025, for a two-day visit—the first NDA defense minister to do so in over a decade.
The trip is seen as a big step for India-Australia relations, with Australian High Commissioner Philip Green calling India "an indispensable security partner for Australia" in the Indo-Pacific.
Singh to meet Australian counterpart Richard Marles
Singh will meet his Australian counterpart Richard Marles to discuss stronger defense cooperation and new areas to team up.
There's also a business roundtable in Sydney with industry leaders from both sides.
The visit could lead to new agreements on sharing info, boosting maritime security, and joint activities—building on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership both countries set up back in 2020.