India, UK discuss strengthening military cooperation and advancing defence capability collaboration
Thursday, 17 April 2025 Rajesh Kumar Singh and David Williams co-chaired the India-UK Defence Consultative Group meet in London. They discussed strengthening military cooperation and defence capabilities. Nirmala Sitharaman and Rachel Reeves held the India-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue. The UK announced 400 million euros in export and investment deals with India. Both sides reaffirmed commitment to collaboration in financial services and digital economy.
Tensions flare in the South China Sea as British warship HMS Spey boldly challenges China's sweeping territorial claims. In a direct confrontation backed by NATO principles, the Royal Navy asserts international law and freedom of navigation. As Beijing condemns the operation as “destabilizing,” London doubles down on its Indo-Pacific presence. Will this bold move escalate the ongoing power struggle in Asia’s most volatile waters?
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