India and Australia will attempt their first joint naval exercise. India, Australia and Japan are look at the possibility of a trilateral exercise. India, Japan and Australia have made sure to strengthen their ties in all sectors, especially in the field of maritime security.
The trio had held their first-ever high-level trilateral dialogue which was attended by Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar . The naval exercise with Australia is likely to be held simultaneously with an Indian exercise with Japan scheduled later in September-October.
“The three countries have agreed to deepen their defence ties with each other. Discussion on a possible trilateral naval exercise was held but no decision has been taken,” sources said.
Nuts and Bolts of Australia
- Capital: Canberra
- Prime Minister: Tony Abbott
- Queen: Elizabeth II
- Official Language: None
- Currency: Australian Dollar
