Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and United Kingdom Permanent Under‑Secretary for Defence Jeremy Pocklington co‑chaired the meeting.
Agreements were made to enhance cooperation in defence manufacturing, technology sharing and joint training.
The Regional Maritime Security Centre of Excellence under the Indo‑Pacific Oceans Initiative was recognised as a key cooperation platform.
The meeting also included ceremonial visits to the National War Memorial and discussions with Chief of Defence Staff General N S Raja Subramani.
The discussion focused on collaborative research and development under the India‑United Kingdom Vision 2035 and a ten‑year defence industrial roadmap.
Both sides agreed to expand joint military exercises, training programmes and capacity‑building initiatives, especially in maritime security in the Indo‑Pacific.
Leaders reaffirmed their commitment to peace, stability, freedom and mutual respect, and highlighted the long‑standing strategic partnership.
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