“The two defence ministers held the Japan-India Defence Ministers’ Meeting and reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen defence cooperation under the Japan-India Special Strategic and Global Partnership.”
“A key outcome of the meeting was the signing of a Memorandum of Arrangement on Maritime Security Cooperation, which provides a framework for closer cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.”
“India and Japan also agreed to strengthen coordination for protecting Sea Lines of Communication through naval ship visits, joint exercises, personnel and subject-matter expert exchanges and logistical support, including the use of ports and maintenance and repair facilities.”
“India and Japan welcomed the continued expansion of Dharma Guardian and JAIMEX, while noting progress towards Veer Guardian 26, under which Japanese Air Self-Defence Force fighter aircraft will visit India and participate in the exercise for the first time.”
“India’s DRDO [Defence Research and Development Organisation] and Japan’s ATLA [Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency] will deepen cooperation in advanced defence technologies and research and development, while the two countries also agreed to convene a Defence Industry Forum, as per the joint press statement.”
“India, Japan and Indonesia conducted their first trilateral naval PASSEX exercise in February this year, and the two ministers agreed to deepen cooperation with third countries through high-level exchanges, exercises and other initiatives aimed at contributing to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.”