India and UK Review Defence Cooperation in Telephonic Conversation

Defence minister Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with the UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey on January 16, 2025. The two Ministers briefly discussed the ongoing defence cooperation issues and emphasised on the need to maintain the momentum in the bilateral relations.

Defence minister and UK Secretary of State for Defence reviewed the excellent progress made between the two countries in niche defence technology areas such as Electric Propulsion and jet engines. They expressed satisfaction over the recent signing of the Statement of Intent on Electric Propulsion.

The two Ministers also reviewed the ongoing programme on the exchange of military instructors in each other’s training institutes. With the increased focus of the UK on the Indo-Pacific, both sides will explore the possibilities of joint work and enhanced maritime engagements in 2025.

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