India, Australia strengthen defence ties as China tensions loom

India and Australia strengthened defence ties Thursday, including sealing a pact to boost military logistics support and maritime cooperation, as…

India and Australia strengthened defence ties Thursday, including sealing a pact to boost military logistics support and maritime cooperation, as both nations experience heightened tensions with regional superpower China.

In a virtual summit held online as the coronavirus pandemic restricts international travel, the two leaders signed a Mutual Logistics Support Arrangement as they hailed an upgrade of their strategic partnership.