India and Austria seal 15 deals across defence, counter-terrorism, technology and trade

Key facts

• India and Austria concluded 15 arrangements covering defence, technology, innovation and trade.
• A Joint Working Group on counter‑terrorism was agreed to be set up between the two countries.
• A Letter of Intent (LoI) on defence will provide an institutional framework for cooperation in military matters, defence industrial and technology partnership.
• The defence LoI builds on the India‑European Union (EU) Defence and Security Partnership signed on 27 January 2026.
• The LoI on counter‑terrorism will advance cooperation and establish a Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Austria’s tunnelling expertise in projects such as the Delhi Metro and the Atal Tunnel.
• Modi mentioned collaboration in defence, semiconductors, quantum technology and biotechnology.