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In news: The strategic partnership between India and the United Kingdom has taken a significant step forward with new agreements aimed at enhancing next-generation weapon systems. These agreements were formally launched at Aero India 2025, marking the establishment of Defence Partnership–India (DP-I) to expand collaboration in the defence sector.
About India-UK Defence Agreements
- Laser Beam Riding MANPADs (LBRM) and Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM)
- Thales (UK) and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) signed an agreement to deliver Laser Beam Riding MANPADs (LBRM), including an initial supply of High Velocity Missiles (STARStreak) and launchers in 2025.
- The collaboration will extend to the production of Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) in India.
- This partnership will integrate BDL and Indian defence industries into Thales’ global supply chain, boosting job creation, security cooperation, and interoperability between the two armed forces.
- Advanced Short-Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM) Facility
- Matra BAe Dynamics UK (MBDA UK) and BDL are setting up India’s first ASRAAM assembly and test facility in Hyderabad.
- This facility will arm India’s fighter jets with cutting-edge air-to-air missile systems while also contributing to exports.
- Maritime Electric Propulsion System for the Indian Navy
- India and the UK signed a Statement of Intent to design and develop an Integrated Full Electric Propulsion (IFEP) system for India’s next-generation Landing Platform Dock (LPD) fleet.
- This landmark agreement will enhance self-reliance in the power and propulsion capabilities of India’s naval fleet.
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