India-UK Defence Exercise: Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is on a two-day visit to the UK, aimed at enhancing strategic and security relations, including potential joint development of fighter aircraft and military platforms.
India-UK Defense Relations Overview
Post-Independence Defense Policy: To navigate the complexities of cold warfare, India adopted a non-aligned stance after gaining independence in 1947.
Initiation of Strategic Partnership: In 2004, post the cold war era, India and the UK initiated a strategic partnership.
High-Level Dialogues: Annual summit meetings and discussions were established for key government and foreign ministry officials to engage in talks regarding cooperation in areas such as counter-terrorism, civilian nuclear initiative, and space programs.
Common Security Challenges: Both countries face similar security threats like terrorism and extremism, necessitating strong defense collaboration.
Defense Cooperation Commitment: Collaboration includes capacity-building, technology exchange, joint military exercises, and sharing of intelligence.
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‘Make in India’ Commitment: The UK supports India’s ‘Make in India’ campaign, particularly in the defense sector, where there is potential for development.
Defense Industry Collaboration: Nearly 70 UK defense companies supply parts for Indian military aircraft and assist in the maintenance of older fleets.
2015 Defense Partnership Agreement: During the 2015 UK visit of the Indian Prime Minister, a new defense and international security partnership agreement was signed, focusing on cyber security and maritime security.
Growth in Maritime Participation: The deployment of the UK’s Carrier Strike Group in the Indian Ocean aligns with its Indo-Pacific strategic focus.
Had an excellent meeting with UK Defence Minister, Mr. Grant Shapps. We reviewed the full range of India-UK defence relations. We had fruitful discussions on a wide range of issues pertaining to defence cooperation, security and also on enhancing defence industrial cooperation. pic.twitter.com/fzJqhm6PcX
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) January 9, 2024
India-UK Joint Exercises and Visits
Exercise Ajeya Warrior: A biennial India-UK bilateral army exercise. The 7th edition took place in April-May 2023 in the UK, with a focus on team building.
Konkan Exercise: An annual naval exercise held in March 2023 off the coast of Kochi, involving the Indian Navy (IN) and the Royal Navy (RN).
Eastern Bridge: In March 2023, the Indian Air Force participated in this multilateral air exercise hosted by the UK, promoting interoperability.
INS Tarangini Tour: The Indian Naval sailing training ship visited the UK and Gibraltar in August-September 2022 as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.
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