• Initiated by: United Kingdom
  • Objective: Strengthen defence collaboration between the UK and India
  • Key Features:
    • Dedicated Cell in UK’s Ministry of Defence – Acts as a one-stop shop for defence cooperation
    • Focus Areas: Defence procurement, technology exchange, manufacturing

Key Agreements Signed at Aero India 2025

  1. Laser Beam Riding MANPADS:
    • Thales UK & Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) signed an agreement
    • Includes supply of STARStreak high-velocity missiles
    • Plans for Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM) production
  2. Advanced Short-Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM) Facility:
    • Location: Hyderabad
    • Purpose: Manufacturing ASRAAM for Jaguar & LCA-Mk1A
    • Supports indigenous missile production & exports
  3. Integrated Full Electric Propulsion (IFEP) System:
    • Statement of Intent signed
    • Designed for India’s next-gen Landing Platform Dock (LPD) fleet
    • Enhances naval modernisation & efficiency
  4. Maritime Testing Facility:
    • Collaboration: General Electric Vernova & Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
    • Purpose: Develop India’s first Land-Based Maritime Testing Facility
    • Supports LPD delivery by 2030