Following the landmark India–Canada Defence Dialogue announced by Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Mark Carney on 2 March 2026, this report examines how the two countries can strengthen their defense partnership through Professional Military Education (PME) and joint exercises.
Despite complementary strengths — India’s extensive experience in high-altitude operations, jungle warfare, and peacekeeping, paired with Canada’s Arctic and cold-weather expertise — bilateral military ties remain underdeveloped. There is currently no named bilateral exercise series or standing officer exchange program.
The report proposes a practical six-pillar PME framework and a four-tier exercise architecture that can begin immediately at the unclassified level. These initiatives aim to build officer-to-officer relationships, shared professional understanding, and long-term interoperability without waiting for a General Security of Information Agreement. This timely report offers actionable recommendations to convert the 2026 political reset into durable defense cooperation.