India and Japan Sign Maritime Security Pact to Deepen Defence Cooperation

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   20 Aug 2026, 02:18 pmannouncement

   India and Japan sign bilateral maritime security pact during high-level defence talks

   India and Japan officially signed a comprehensive maritime security agreement on August 20, 2026, aimed at deepening strategic and defence cooperation between the two nations. During discussions in New Delhi, leaders invoked India's 'Mahasagar Vision' and issued a joint stance opposing unilateral actions that threaten freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific. Additionally, both governments confirmed plans to conduct their maiden joint air exercise in India this coming September.

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