The Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to visit the United Kingdom in the earlier part of July for revitalising security operations between both the nations. The meeting will also include potential collaborative steps towards development of warship engines and combat aircrafts.
Rajnath Singh’s visit, which is in line since sometime, will be followed by the British Prime Minister’s visit to India for a summit with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Both the leaders will conduct discussions on unveiling expanded defence forces in partnership with the envisaged British military hardware and advanced technology. After this meeting, as anticipated by the government, will provide easier access to the British warship stocks to India.
Rajnath Singh is expected to reach the United Kingdom by 4th July as per the statement of people associated with the matter. All these developments are in the news; both the countries have not yet announced it officially. As per sources, major defence cooperation deals are to be signed by both the parties, along with proper documentation of all.
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Soon after the UK Prime Minister’s visit, the defence procurement Jeremy Quin is likely to visit New Delhi for talks with the Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Sign on matters of bilateral cooperation in areas such as shipbuilding, aviation, and defence industrial equipments.
The British government is keen on revitalising the defensive industrial relation with the Indian government as there has been no major big-ticket arms deal with India since both the nations parted their contracts in 2004 and 2010 respectively, where more than 120 Hawk trainer aircraft were last dealt.
As per the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s statement, since April, both the sides have agreed upon expanding its defence and security cooperation that looks to support “Make in India” manufacturing ideals.
The UK government is also to make an India-specific ‘Open General Export License’ that will reduce regulations on the bureaucracy along with slashing delivery time for security and defence procurements.
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Apart from the recent developments, there are other prospects for future cooperation between both the nation – partnership on advanced maritime technology as well as new fighter jet technology. The defence and security partnership shared by both India and the United Kingdom stands tall on the fiver pillars of both the nation’s comprehensive strategic partnership and Roadmap plan until 2030.
