India, ASEAN Seek to Redefine Indo-Pacific Security Equations

India's Defense Minister, saying New Delhi is ready to cooperate with ASEAN as a trusted and equal partner, called for bilateral defense cooperation, including joint research on maritime security, counter-drone systems, cyber defense, and disaster response. He stressed that regional challenges require collective action and practical solutions.

Stating that Delhi is ready to work with ASEAN as a reliable and equal partner, the Indian Defense Minister called for bilateral defense cooperation, including joint research on maritime security, anti-drone systems, cyber defense and disaster response, and emphasized that regional challenges require collective action and practical solutions.