India-UK Defence Consultative Group Meeting

• 22 Aug 2026

On 21st August 2026, India and the UK agreed to expand defence cooperation through joint exercises, training and capacity building during the 25th India-UK Defence Consultative Group (DCG) meeting in New Delhi.

Key Points

• Defence Dialogue: The 25th India-UK DCG meeting reviewed ongoing bilateral defence cooperation.
• Joint Exercises: Both sides agreed to expand military exchanges through joint exercises, training and capacity building.
• Defence Industry: Discussions focused on strengthening defence industrial cooperation and joint capabilities.
• Vision 2035: Research and development cooperation will be pursued under the India-UK Vision 2035.
• Defence Roadmap: Both countries reviewed cooperation under the Ten-Year Defence Industrial Roadmap.
• Maritime Security: India and the UK reaffirmed strong maritime security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.