During a recent webinar organized by CUTS International, experts discussed the urgent need for India and Australia to translate their defence cooperation intentions into actionable partnerships. Maj Gen Abhay Dayal (Retd.) emphasized the importance of moving beyond dialogue to implement practical collaborations in the defence industrial ecosystem. The discussion highlighted the evolving Indo-Pacific security landscape, where maritime cooperation is becoming increasingly vital for securing trade routes and ensuring economic resilience. Captain Sarabjeet Singh Parmar (Retd.) pointed out that as global trade flows are disrupted, maritime domain awareness is essential for managing risks and safeguarding supply chains. The shift in India-Australia ties is marked by a transition from traditional buyer-seller relationships to co-development and co-production in critical technologies. Chris Mills from the UNSW Defence Research Institute noted the necessity of accelerating cooperation to enhance operational capabilities. The panellists agreed on the importance of building robust intellectual property frameworks to support deep-tech collaboration. The webinar concluded with a consensus that India and Australia are strategic collaborators, essential for regional stability and security in the Indo-Pacific.