WORLD NEWS | UK wants to deepen ties with India in defense sector: UK High Commissioner

Bangalore (Karnataka) [India]Feb 13 (ANI): UK High Commissioner Alex Ellis told Air India 2023 that the UK wants to broaden and deepen its relationship with India in the defense sector, especially with the Air Force.

“Our expectation is to deepen and expand the UK-India partnership. We’re already doing trade, we’re negotiating free trade agreements, we’re doing student numbers. India’s student numbers are among the highest in the UK. Now we want to do it in the zone,” Egypt said. Liss said in an interview with ANI.

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He further added: “We have done this in the armed forces, especially the navy, and now the air force will be our base.”

The 14th edition of Aero India 2023 kicked off on Monday at the Air Base, Yelahanka Air Force Base, Bengaluru.

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The British High Commission said the UK was the largest ever delegation from Air India. He further added, “They are here because they are a preeminent producer of aircraft engines in the world and want to work more closely with the Indian government and companies.”

At the event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country has been the largest defense importer for decades and now exports defense equipment to 75 countries.

“The new India of the 21st century will neither lose any chance nor fall behind in hard work. We are ready. On the road of reform, we are bringing a revolution in every field. This country is 2018 The largest defense importer for decades now exports defense equipment to 75 countries,” PM Modi said at the Aero India 2023 event.

Prime Minister Modi said India in the 21st century will neither miss an opportunity nor shy away from working hard to realize its dreams.

“The Tejas fighter jet, the homegrown INS Vikrant, and the helicopter factory in Tumakuru are all examples of India’s manufacturing prowess. India in the 21st century will neither lose any chance nor shy away from working hard to realize its dreams,” he said in Bangalore. said after the opening of the five-day exhibition.

Prime Minister Modi also highlighted that India has emerged as a potential partner for those countries that are far ahead in the defense sector.

“Today, India is not just a market for defense companies in the world. India is a potential defense partner today. This partnership is even with countries that are far ahead in defense, countries that are looking for reliable defense partners So requested,” Prime Minister Modi said.

PM Modi said the Aero India event has grown to reflect Indian strength with a focus on India’s defense sector.

Indian companies participating in the exhibition, including MSMEs and start-ups, will showcase the advancement of niche technologies, as well as the growth of the country’s aerospace and defense capabilities.

Key exhibitors at Aero India 2023 include Airbus, Boeing, Dassault Aviation, Lockheed Martin, Israel Aerospace Industries, Brahmos Aerospace, Army Aviation, HC Robotics, Saab, Safran, Rolls-Royce, Larsen & Topal, Bharat Forge Limited, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) ), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and BEML Limited. (Arnie)

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