India's military diplomacy has evolved from primarily focusing on regional partners to engaging with major powers across the Indo-Pacific and beyond, reflecting its growing strategic interests and capabilities.

• 2010Increased focus on joint military exercises with ASEAN countries.
• 2015Exercise YUDHABHYAS with the US gains prominence.
• 2018India-Australia naval cooperation increases in the Indo-Pacific.
• 2020Heightened focus on maritime security and countering terrorism.
• 2022Expansion of joint exercises with Quad countries (US, Australia, Japan).
• 2025Indian Army conducts multiple joint exercises, enhancing military diplomacy footprint.
• 2026Continued focus on interoperability and regional security partnerships.

India's military diplomacy has evolved from primarily focusing on regional partners to engaging with major powers across the Indo-Pacific and beyond, reflecting its growing strategic interests and capabilities.

• 2010Increased focus on joint military exercises with ASEAN countries.
• 2015Exercise YUDHABHYAS with the US gains prominence.
• 2018India-Australia naval cooperation increases in the Indo-Pacific.
• 2020Heightened focus on maritime security and countering terrorism.
• 2022Expansion of joint exercises with Quad countries (US, Australia, Japan).
• 2025Indian Army conducts multiple joint exercises, enhancing military diplomacy footprint.
• 2026Continued focus on interoperability and regional security partnerships.