Rajnath Singh, British Defence Sec held talks to strengthen bilateral defence ties

By Anjali Sharma

WASHINGTON – India Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday held a telephonic conversation with his counterpart British Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey,  to discuss ongoing defence cooperation between India and the UK.

Both Ministers emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum in their bilateral relationship.

Rajnath and Healey reviewed the significant progress made in specialised areas of defence technology, such as Electric Propulsion and jet engines.

They expressed satisfaction with the recent signing of the Statement of Intent on Electric Propulsion, which marks a key milestone in their cooperation.

Two leaders discussed the ongoing programme for the exchange of military instructors between the two nations’ training institutes, aiming to further strengthen defence ties.

The press release issued said that the UK’s growing focus on the Indo-Pacific region, both sides agreed to explore opportunities for joint initiatives and enhanced maritime engagements throughout 2025.