DG Defence Intelligence Agency to Visit Australia from March 19

New Delhi— Director General of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DG DIA), Lt General DS Rana, will embark on an official visit to Australia from March 19 to 21, aiming to strengthen bilateral defence intelligence cooperation and enhance strategic engagement between India and Australia.

During the visit, Lt General Rana will engage in high-level discussions with senior Australian defence officials, including the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Defence, the Director General of National Intelligence (DGNI), the Chief of Defence Intelligence, and the Chief of Joint Operations of the Australian Defence Forces (ADF). The talks will focus on intelligence-sharing mechanisms, regional security cooperation, and advancing collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region.

Lt General Rana will also visit the Headquarters Joint Operations Command (HQ JOC) to gain insights into Australia’s operational framework and joint command structures. Additionally, he will meet with the Director of the Australian Geospatial Organisation (AGO) and engage with the Lowy Institute, a prominent international policy think tank, to discuss strategic defence and security dynamics.

As a mark of respect for the shared military traditions between India and Australia, the DG DIA will lay a wreath at the Australian War Memorial and attend the Last Post Ceremony — a solemn tribute to fallen soldiers, symbolizing mutual respect and remembrance.