UK-India Sign Major Defense Pact

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a £350 million defense agreement in Mumbai on October 9, 2025, for Thales-manufactured missiles to the Indian Army.
India is shifting from Russian to Western defense suppliers, as noted in a March report.
UK and India agreed on £250 million partnership for electric propulsion systems for naval vessels.
Missile production in Northern Ireland will protect 700 jobs, with Defence Secretary John Healey highlighting benefits.
The agreement signals potential long-term UK-India defense cooperation and industry integration.

Defense | Trade | Cooperation

United Kingdom | India

Keir Starmer | John Healey | Narendra Modi

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