India and Japan have issued a Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation, emphasizing collaboration on defense, cyber security, and critical infrastructure protection amid rising regional threats. The declaration aims to enhance resilience against cyber-enabled risks, share threat intelligence, and coordinate responses to incidents affecting vital services. This strategic alignment reflects both countries’ commitment to bolster their defense capabilities and deter malicious cyber activities targeting government and essential services. The agreement may facilitate joint cyber exercises, benefiting India’s domestic defense communications efforts and Japan’s growing cyber readiness, thereby reinforcing security in the Indo-Pacific region.