PACTS: India-Australia Cyber and Technology Partnership
Why in the news
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to Australia, the two countries started a new framework called PACTS to work together on cyber and technology issues.
Key facts
- Visit dates: 8-10 July 2026.
- Framework: PACTS = Australia-India Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies, and Supply Chains.
- Reach: cooperation across the Indo-Pacific.
- Focus areas: cyber security, resilient supply chains, digital infrastructure, critical technologies.
| Element | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Cyber | Stronger cyber security cooperation |
| Critical technologies | Joint work on key emerging technologies |
| Supply chains | Building resilient supply arrangements |
| Digital infrastructure | Shared digital capabilities |
Exam angle
- Expansion of PACTS is a likely one-liner.
- Visiting leader: PM Narendra Modi; host: Australia; dates 8-10 July 2026.
- Theme: Indo-Pacific technology and supply-chain cooperation.