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The second India-UK 2+2 Foreign and Defence Dialogue concluded today in New Delhi, fostering closer ties between the two nations. The meeting was co-chaired by Indian officials Piyush Srivastava and Vishwesh Negi, alongside their UK counterparts Ben Mellor and Shimon Fhima. Among the significant developments, the UK expressed strong support for Rolls Royce’s proposal to collaborate with India’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) on developing a 6th-generation jet engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program.
India’s ambitious AMCA project, a 5.5-generation stealth fighter jet program, requires a 110kN class engine to meet its performance and stealth requirements. Rolls Royce, renowned for its expertise in aviation propulsion systems, seeks to co-develop this next-generation engine, enhancing India’s defense manufacturing capabilities under the “Make in India” initiative. The proposed collaboration aligns with India’s search for an international partner to support its indigenous technological advancements.
This partnership could provide India with cutting-edge propulsion technology, vital for future combat scenarios, while opening new avenues for UK-India defense cooperation.
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