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India and UK Deepen Defence Ties with Investment and Collaboration Roadmap

India invites UK firms to invest in its Defence Corridors as both nations finalize a roadmap for industrial cooperation and expand military engagements.

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Overview

  • India has formally invited UK defence firms to invest in its Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu Defence Corridors, offering state-level incentives and a growing defence manufacturing ecosystem.
  • Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and UK Permanent Under Secretary David Williams co-chaired the 24th India-UK Defence Consultative Group meeting in London on April 16–17, 2025.
  • Discussions reaffirmed a shared commitment to deepen defence ties under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the Roadmap to 2030 framework.
  • India and the UK are working on an Industrial Cooperation Roadmap to guide future defence industry engagement and foster co-development opportunities.
  • The Defence Secretary highlighted the innovative capabilities of Indian start-ups in key defence domains and encouraged partnerships with UK firms to leverage cost-effective, cutting-edge solutions.