New Delhi, April 19 -- India and the United Kingdom have intensified their defence partnership, focusing on co-development and co-production initiatives to bolster India's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India) mission.

During the Aero India 2025 event in Bengaluru, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and UK Minister Lord Vernon Coaker reviewed ongoing collaborations, particularly in electric propulsion and aero engine technologies.

A significant development was the launch of the Defence Partnership-India (DP-I), which includes the establishment of a dedicated programme office within the UK's Ministry of Defence.This office aims to serve as a central hub for enhancing bilateral defence cooperation.

Key agreements were signed betwee...