Britain Defence Deal with India: Britain and India have signed a defence partnership with a new deal worth Rs 4155 crore. The United Kingdom will now supply the Indian Army with Lightweight Multirole Missiles, also known as LMM. The deal was made official during British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to India, where he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai. The British government said the missiles are made by Thales in Northern Ireland and this agreement will help protect 700 jobs at the factory, reported DNA India.
Britain Defence Deal with India
The UK government confirmed that the contract is worth USD 468 million. It said that the new deal shows how both nations are building a stronger defence link. The Lightweight Multirole Missiles are already being supplied to Ukraine by the UK under another deal, showing their growing use across different battlefields. The announcement came at a time when both India and the UK are working together on several defence and technology partnerships.
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the Indian government said the deal will help strengthen India’s air defence system. It also said that the agreement fits well with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, which focuses on self-reliance in defence and technology. The deal will not only meet India’s current needs but also help the Indian Ministry of Defence plan for the future.
Lightweight Multirole Missiles
The LMM which is also known by the name Martlet is a new type of advanced missile used for air defence. These missiles are light in weight but very powerful and flexible. They can be used from aircraft, ships, and even ground launchers. The LMM can strike many types of targets like drones, small boats, and armoured vehicles. It can be used as air-to-air, air-to-surface, or surface-to-surface weapon depending on the mission.
Thales, the company that makes these missiles, is based in Belfast and is a major part of the UK’s defence industry. The company has said these missiles are made to perform well even in rough weather and tough battlefield conditions.
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Naval technology
Along with the missile deal the UK and India have also made progress in another defence project. Britain said it has reached a new stage in its partnership with India to build electric-powered engines for naval ships. The 2 countries signed the next phase of this plan, which is worth about 250 million pounds.
