New Delhi, April 17 -- India and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening military cooperation and advancing defence capabilities during the 24th India-UK Defence Consultative Group meeting held in London on Wednesday.

The meeting was co-chaired by Indian Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and his UK counterpart, David Williams.

According to the Indian Ministry of Defence, discussions centered on enhancing collaboration within the defence industry and bolstering India's 'Make in India' initiative, particularly in niche technologies.

Both sides emphasised the importance of joint efforts to promote indigenous manufacturing and technological self-reliance in the defence sector.

Commodore Chris Saunders, Defe...