India and Fiji have announced a new defence and maritime security partnership, signalling a closer strategic alignment in the Indo-Pacific region
The agreement, revealed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, includes the establishment of a Defence Attache post in Suva and the gifting of two sea ambulances to support maritime safety and humanitarian operations. Both countries also confirmed the creation of a joint Cyber Security Training Cell, aimed at strengthening resilience against digital threats that are increasingly shaping regional security challenges.
The move comes as New Delhi continues to expand its defence and security footprint across the Indo-Pacific, with an emphasis on partnerships that combine maritime cooperation and cyber capability.
Meanwhile, security concerns were raised domestically after a man attempted to scale the wall of the Indian Parliament on 22 August. He was apprehended before gaining entry to the premises, authorities confirmed.
In a separate development, a recent report has highlighted India’s growing uptake of cyber security measures. Around 66 per cent of individuals and companies in the country now use multi-factor authentication, compared with the global average of 56 per cent. Analysts say the trend underlines India’s strong adoption of basic cyber hygiene practices, even as the scale and complexity of threats continue to rise.
