India, Thailand Deepen Defence Ties at 10th Defence Dialogue
The two sides discussed military ties, maritime cooperation and new work in defence manufacturing, research and innovation, the ministry said.
- On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, India and Thailand held the 10th Defence Dialogue in Bangkok, co-chaired by Joint Secretary Satyajit Mohanty, Ministry of Defence, India, and Deputy Permanent Secretary Admiral Nuttapol Diewvanich, Thailand.
- The meeting builds on the formal Strategic Partnership established in 2025, reflecting the growing strategic importance of the relationship between these maritime neighbors aligned with India's Act East Policy.
- Discussions focused on deepening collaboration in defence manufacturing, research, innovation, and capability development, with both nations aiming to strengthen their respective defence ecosystems through shared technological initiatives.
- Officials exchanged perspectives on regional security, reaffirming their shared interest in maintaining peace across the Indo-Pacific while discussing cooperation under Association of Southeast Asian Nations -led mechanisms.
- The delegations concluded the dialogue by reviewing past training exchanges and capacity-building programmes, agreeing on future engagements to ensure sustained bilateral defence cooperation and regional stability.
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India, Thailand discuss ways to deepen collaboration in defence manufacturing, research, innovation
New Delhi, Jun 17 (PTI) India and Thailand have held a key dialogue to review the full spectrum of bilateral defence cooperation, and discussed ways to deepen collaboration in defence manufacturing, research, innovation and capability development. The 10th Thailand-India Defence Dialogue took place in Bangkok on June 16, the Indian defence ministry said on Wednesday. […]
India-Thailand discuss deepening defence R&D; focus on Indo-Pacific security situation
India and Thailand held the 10th Defence Dialogue where they focused on deepening collaboration in manufacturing, research, innovation & capability development, the Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday.

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