India and the UK, on Thursday, announced that the UK will supply lightweight multirole missile systems to the Indian military to boost India's air defence capabilities. The announcement follows the talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his UK counterpart Keir Starmer.
According to the PMO, the two sides announced an agreement to proceed via a government-to-government route on an initial supply of Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM) systems.
"This will further support India’s air defence capabilities and meet the current and future requirements of the Indian ministry of defence, and support a long-term collaboration on complex weapons between the two countries," the statement from the PM read.
India and the UK also agreed to ensure robust maritime security collaboration in the Indo-Pacific, including the setting up of the Regional Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (RMSCE) under the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI).
The prime ministers welcomed progress on an arrangement that will see Indian Air Force Qualified Flying Instructors integrated into UK Royal Air Force training, alongside an agreement that will facilitate our strong training and education relationship.
Besides, the two sides agreed to expand bilateral exchanges between the armed forces of India and UK through joint exercises, training and capacity building.
The path-breaking India-UK CETA will create new job opportunities for youth, expand trade and benefit both our industries as well as consumers. In this context, PM Starmer and I discussed trade linkages and economic ties between our nations in the times to come. @Keir_Starmer pic.twitter.com/zs5obf7Hh7
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 9, 2025
PM Modi also welcomed the port call of UK’s Carrier Strike Group and the Royal Navy’s exercise KONKAN with the Indian Navy.
"Both prime ministers are pleased to the intent to finalize an India-UK Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) on cooperation in developing maritime electric propulsion systems for Indian Naval platforms," the statement from the PMO read.
UK condemns Pahalgam attack
The two sides condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations.
The two prime ministers also called for zero tolerance for terrorism and concerted international efforts to combat terrorism in a comprehensive and sustained manner, in accordance with the UN Charter and international law.
Taking a step further, India and the UK committed to enhancing cooperation to take decisive and concerted actions against globally proscribed terrorists, terror entities and their sponsors.
"They agreed to counter radicalisation and violent extremism; combat financing of terrorism and the cross-border movement of terrorists; prevent exploitation of new and emerging technologies for terrorist purposes; tackle terrorist recruitment; enhance cooperation in information sharing, judicial co-operation, capacity building; and strengthen bilateral and multilateral co-operation in these spheres, including at UN and FATF."
