India, Oct. 10 -- India and the UK have launched the India-UK Connectivity & Innovation Centre, a landmark partnership to boost digital inclusion and advance secure, next-generation communication technologies.

With a joint investment of £24 million over four years, the Centre will foster applied research, lab testing, and field trials—connecting universities, industries, and research hubs to accelerate innovation from concept to market.

The collaboration will focus on three key areas:

AI-driven telecom transformation to optimise networks and unlock new services

Non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) using satellites and airborne systems to expand connectivity to remote areas

Telecom cybersecurity to enhance resilience and reliabil...