Overview

• Officials announced the government-to-government agreement during Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Mumbai after his meeting with Narendra Modi.
• The UK defence ministry said the package includes Lightweight Multirole Missiles and launchers for Indian Army air defence units.
• Production at Thales’ Belfast facility is expected to create over 700 jobs in Northern Ireland, according to the UK government.
• London and New Delhi also signed an implementing arrangement to collaborate on electric-powered naval engines valued initially at about £250 million.
• The 13 kg, laser beam‑guided LMM (Martlet) has an engagement range of roughly 6 km, has been in British service since 2019, and has been used by Ukrainian forces.