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Defence secretary proposes Indo-Pacific ocean data exchange

2026-11-05 · 1 source · Business Standard Budget

In short

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh proposed four ways to boost Indo-Pacific cooperation. The ideas include sharing ocean data, building a maritime AI network, monitoring pollution and supporting academic research.

The proposals are meant to improve regional work on sea and maritime issues.

What the reporting says

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh outlined four proposals to strengthen Indo-Pacific cooperation through ocean data sharing, maritime AI, pollution monitoring and academic research. The proposals were presented as part of a policy push to deepen regional collaboration on maritime matters.

Why it matters

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh outlined four proposals aimed at Indo-Pacific cooperation, including ocean data sharing, a maritime AI network, pollution monitoring and academic research. The initiative points to closer coordination on maritime information and research among regional partners.

Touches: Government, Global

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