In a landmark event, senior government officials, sectoral experts, and industry representatives from India and the UK gathered in London for the UK-India Defence and Military Technology Cooperation workshop.  Organized by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in collaboration with India’s Bharat Shakti defence platform, the workshop aimed to explore synergies and enhance bilateral cooperation in the defence and military technology sector.

• The workshop delved into various vital topics, such as the evolving strategic context of UK-India defence relations.
• It also shed light on the perspectives surrounding India’s Atmanirbhar programme (self-reliance) and the UK’s defence technology partnerships. Additionally, participants engaged in discussions on boosting military and manufacturing partnerships, all in line with the India-UK 2030 Roadmap’s focus on Defence and Security as a key pillar of bilateral ties.
• The primary objective of this workshop was to catalyze change in the India-UK defence relationship.
• By fostering mutual trust and identifying key opportunities for defence research collaboration and defence industrial partnerships, the workshop aimed to pave the way for stronger cooperation.