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Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi opened his first India visit not in Delhi — but aboard INS Chennai in Mumbai. What that choice signals about where India-Japan defence ties are headed, and what's on the table before the 4th 2+2 meeting in Tokyo. Japan Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi with Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, and accompanying officials aboard INS Chennai during Ko

Japan, the United States, and India concluded a trilateral mine warfare exercise in Mutsu Bay from July 11–23, 2026. The exercise strengthened interoperability in mine countermeasures (MCM), explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), and unmanned underwater operations, reinforcing maritime security, freedom of navigation, and protection of critical sea lines of communication across the Indo-Pacific. On July 23, 2026, the navies of Japan, the United States, and India concluded a high-

The 8th India–Japan Defence Policy Dialogue marks a decisive shift from diplomatic engagement to defence-industrial collaboration. From the UNICORN integrated mast and maritime domain awareness to resilient supply chains and Indo-Pacific security, the dialogue strengthens one of Asia's most consequential strategic partnerships. Building upon the established mechanisms and foundational agreements initiated in the preceding decade, the 8th India–Japan Defence Policy Dialogue wa

From army talks to policy changes, India and Japan are moving toward a more operational and strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific.

Japan’s Type-12 missile and economic outreach mark a strategic shift, deepening India-Japan cooperation in Indo-Pacific security and deterrence.

The 7th edition of Dharma Guardian 2026 deepens India-Japan defence ties through advanced joint training, strategic coordination, and Indo-Pacific security cooperation.

The India-Japan-Indonesia trilateral naval drill in the Andaman Sea signals a decisive shift toward a layered Indo-Pacific security architecture.

The maritime geography of the Indo-Pacific is currently undergoing a period of profound structural realignment. At the centre of this shift lies the evolving security architecture between New Delhi and Tokyo. The 11th edition of the Indian Navy-Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) Staff Talks, which concluded in New Delhi on 29 January 2026, represents a significant data point in this trajectory. The talks underscore a deeper, more humanized commitment to a “Free and Op

Japan Self-Defense Forces Day 2025 reflects Japan’s evolving security role while underscoring the growing depth of India–Japan defence cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

Yokosuka, Japan October 23, 2025 The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri, an indigenously built Shivalik-class guided missile stealth frigate, showcased India’s growing maritime strength and self-reliance during the Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX-25) held from October 16 to 18, followed by a Harbour Phase at Yokosuka, Japan, on October 21. R. Madhu Sudan, Chargé d’Affaires, Embassy of India in Tokyo, Japan and Rear Admiral YAMAGUCHI Nobohisa, Chief of Staff, JMSDF Yokosuk

Rajnath Singh and Minister of Defense Gen Nakatani ahead of India-Japan Defence Ministerial meeting at New Delhi New Delhi, May 6 2025...

Indian Army Contingent Arrives in Japan for Joint Military Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN Indian Army Contingent arrived Japan for...