Defence minister Rajnath Singh set to visit UK to consolidate strategic-defence ties

India and the UK plan to strengthen their strategic ties through defence-industrial collaboration and the development of electric propulsion for warships. During Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh's visit to London, discussions will also cover enhancing security cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region and the overall security situation in the Indo-Pacific. The two countries will explore joint exercises, maritime domain awareness, and information exchange to further strengthen their defence cooperation. This visit marks the first official visit by an Indian defence minister to the UK since 2002.