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UK-India Defence Partnership Enters ‘Era of Co-Production’ Amid Strengthened Maritime And Industrial Collaboration

The United Kingdom and India have embarked on what UK Defence Minister Lord Vernon Coaker termed an “era of defence co-production,” signalling a decisive evolution in bilateral strategic cooperation.The announcement, made aboard HMS Richmond at Mumbai Port during the ongoing UK Carrier Strike Group (CSG25) deployment to the Indo-Pacific, reflects a deepening trust and maturity in the defence

October 17, 2025
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UK Calls India A ‘Top Priority Partner’ As HMS Prince of Wales Leads Joint Indo-UK Maritime Exercise

The British High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron, reaffirmed that India remains a “top priority partner” for the United Kingdom, underscoring the deepening defence and strategic ties between the two nations. Speaking at the conclusion of joint maritime exercises between the Indian and British naval forces, Cameron described the engagement as a major step forward in India–UK cooperation

October 17, 2025
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Rolls-Royce, Bharat Forge Sign Deal To Manufacture Fan Blades For Pearl Engine Series

Rolls-Royce has signed a new agreement with Bharat Forge Ltd. to manufacture and supply fan blades for the Pearl 700 and Pearl 10X engine series, further expanding its India-based supply chain. The signing took place at Rolls-Royce’s Dahlewitz facility near Berlin, Germany, signalling the strengthening of Indo-European aerospace manufacturing ties.Strategic Expansion In Indian Supply ChainThis

October 16, 2025
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Indian Army Inks Contracts For Light Weight Modular Missile (LMM) System Acquisition With Thales

The Indian Army has finalised a contract with Thales for the procurement of the Light Weight Modular Missile (LMM) system, marking a significant leap in the modernisation of the Army’s short-range air defence network. The deal aligns with India’s ongoing efforts to enhance indigenous and collaborative capabilities in countering evolving aerial threats across multiple operational domains.Overview

October 16, 2025
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MBDA Invites India To Join STRATUS Next-Gen Missile Program

European defence major MBDA has formally invited India to participate in its ambitious STRATUS (Strategic Tactical Reach and Universal Strike) program—an initiative designed to define Europe’s next-generation strike capabilities for the 2030s and beyond.The program aims to develop two advanced missile systems offering complementary roles across the spectrum of deep-strike and rapid-response

October 15, 2025
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HTT-40 Basic Trainer Program Faces Fresh Delays Amid Supply Chain Bottlenecks

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft program, a critical component of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) pilot training modernisation effort, has encountered fresh delays following disruptions in component supplies from foreign partners.The latest setback stems from the British firm Martin-Baker, which has failed to deliver the Zero-Zero ejection seats required for the

October 15, 2025
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Indian Air Force, Royal Navy Conduct Joint Exercise Over Indian Ocean

The Indian Air Force and the Royal Navy successfully conducted a joint aerial exercise over the Indian Ocean Region on October 14, 2025. The coordinated operation brought together high-end combat platforms and surveillance assets from both sides, aimed at enhancing operational synergy and maritime security cooperation.From India’s side, the exercise featured the Sukhoi Su-30MKI multi-role air

October 15, 2025
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