India and the United Kingdom are expected to sign a government-to-government agreement on jet engine technology development. The announcement was made by the UK Minister for Defence Procurement James Heappey on 6 February.
India-UK on Jet engine:
♦ Both India and the UK are exploring various options for collaboration on joint defence projects.
♦ The UK has initiated to set up joint technology development for sixth-generation fighters which can go into India's fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft.
♦ The Minister verified Indian Navy's plans for a third aircraft carrier. Previously, the UK has already offered the design of its Queen Elizabeth class carrier to the Indian Navy for the third aircraft carrier.
Background:
In 2017, India and the UK had agreed to extend cooperation to develop advanced defence products such as gas turbine engine and air defence missile systems. Also, a collaborative project was set up between engine maker Rolls Royce and India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on jet engine technology.
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