Overview
- The two governments met in Bangkok on June 16 for the 10th Thailand‑India Defence Dialogue, co‑chaired by Joint Secretary Satyajit Mohanty and Deputy Permanent Secretary for Defence Admiral Nuttapol Diewvanich.
- Delegations conducted a full review of bilateral military cooperation, covering military‑to‑military engagements, capacity building, training exchanges and maritime operations.
- Defence industry cooperation was a priority with both sides discussing deeper ties in defence manufacturing, research, innovation and capability development and agreeing to map a roadmap for future work.
- Officials exchanged views on the evolving Indo‑Pacific security environment and reaffirmed commitments to practical cooperation through regional and multilateral mechanisms, including ASEAN‑led forums.
- The dialogue builds on the 2025 elevation to a Strategic Partnership and could speed joint activities, defence industrial links and shared training that affect procurement, local industry jobs and regional interoperability.