Written question asked by Callum Anderson (Labour) on Monday, 13 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 October 2025. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 October 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
India: Arms Trade
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department plans to take to help ensure that defence industrial co-operation with India supports UK strategic priorities.
- Answer
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The UK and Indian Governments are working together on extensive defence capability collaboration to strengthen supply chain resilience which will feature co-development and co-production of selected capabilities. This aligns with objectives published in both the Strategic Defence Review and the Defence Industrial Strategy. Both countries will enjoy an established portfolio of capabilities across multiple domains, enabling interoperability by our Armed Forces and mutual prosperity for our defence industries.
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- 81606
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- 2024-26
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- Arms trade India
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