India and Australia are set to commence the bilateral ‘AustraHind’ tri-Service combat exercise in Perth as part of their efforts to bolster defence cooperation. This exercise aims to promote collaboration, interoperability, and the sharing of best practices between the two countries. Australia has also extended an invitation to India to participate in its major multination exercise ‘Talisman Sabre’ in 2025. The article provides details about the exercises and highlights the importance of enhancing defence ties between India and Australia.