CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF ON AN OFFICIAL VISIT TO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Chief of the Naval Staff, undertakes an official visit to Australia and New Zealand starting September 9, 2026. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral naval cooperation with the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal New Zealand Navy. The engagement builds upon recent high-level exchanges, including the Third India-Australia Annual Summit, Second India-Australia Defence Ministers' Dialogue, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to New Zealand in July 2026 where the bilateral relationship was elevated to a Strategic Partnership. Discussions focus on operational interaction, information sharing, training, professional exchanges, emerging technologies, and maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region.