Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to undertake a significant two-day visit to Australia from October 9 to 10, marking the first visit by an Indian Defence Minister under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government since 2014. This visit celebrates five years of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) between India and Australia and aims to enhance bilateral defence cooperation through high-level discussions and joint activities. Singh is expected to engage with his Australian counterpart, Richard Marles, and industry leaders during a business roundtable in Sydney, focusing on key areas such as information sharing and maritime security. The agenda includes the possible signing of three agreements aimed at bolstering cooperation, particularly in defence technology sharing and joint military exercises, reflective of both nations’ shared commitment to maintaining a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific. This visit not only underscores the strategic partnership but also emphasizes the growing importance of defence industrial collaboration, with discussions likely to explore avenues for ‘Make in India’ initiatives alongside Australia’s regional supply chain diversification interests. The outcomes of this engagement are poised to strengthen ties further, contributing to mutual security and stability in a region marked by shifting geopolitical dynamics.