India and Australia have signed a landmark uranium supply agreement during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties across energy, defence, trade, space, and critical minerals.

Following bilateral talks in Melbourne, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a series of agreements during a joint press conference aimed at deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

Highlighting the importance of the uranium deal, Prime Minister Modi said Australia’s uranium supply to India would strengthen the country’s clean energy mission and support its long-term energy security goals.

The two leaders also announced plans to jointly develop a Critical Minerals Corridor, aimed at securing reliable supply chains for minerals essential to advanced manufacturing, renewable energy technologies, and high-tech industries.

In the space sector, India and Australia agreed to establish a space tracking terminal on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, which will provide critical support for India’s Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission and future space exploration initiatives.

The two countries also agreed to launch the Australia–India Cyber, Critical Technology and Supply Chain Partnership to enhance cooperation in emerging technologies and build resilient supply chains.

Under the new partnership, India and Australia will collaborate on joint research and innovation in artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, semiconductors, cybersecurity, and digital resilience. The initiative is expected to boost technological cooperation, strengthen economic security, and create new opportunities for innovation between the two strategic partners.

The latest agreements further reinforce the growing India-Australia relationship, with both nations expanding cooperation across key sectors including clean energy, defence, critical technologies, and regional security.