India and Australia Enhance Strategic Partnership with Uranium Supply Pact

• •India and Australia signed a civil nuclear agreement for uranium exports.
• •The Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation expands military collaboration.
• •The summit launched a partnership focused on critical technologies and supply chains.

On July 10, 2026, India and Australia finalized a series of agreements during the third Australia-India Annual Leaders' Summit, focusing on defense, nuclear energy, and critical minerals. A key outcome was the operationalization of the civil nuclear agreement, allowing for the export of Australian uranium to India for peaceful energy programs. The leaders also adopted a Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation, which expands military collaboration and cybersecurity efforts. The agreements aim to strengthen the Indo-Pacific's security architecture and enhance economic ties, including a proposed Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA). Both nations emphasized their commitment to a rules-based regional order amidst rising geopolitical tensions. The summit also launched the Australia-India Partnership for Cyber, Critical Technologies, and Supply Chains (PACTS) to secure critical mineral supply chains essential for clean energy and technology. This partnership reflects a significant evolution in the bilateral relationship, addressing shared security concerns and economic goals.