17th India-Australia Navy-to-Navy Staff Talks held in Sydney

The 17th India-Royal Australian Navy Navy-to-Navy Staff Talks were held in Sydney on 11-12 August 2026, co-chaired by Rear Admiral Sachin Reuben Sequeira, ACNS(FCI) and Rear Admiral Christopher Smith, Commander Australian Fleet. Discussions focused on enhancing operational interoperability, increasing complexity of bilateral exercises, capability building and training.