United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer will arrive in India on Wednesday for his first official visit, with defence cooperation and advanced technology high on the agenda. The two-day trip marks a potential inflection point in the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with renewed discussions expected on jointly developing a next-generation fighter jet engine.

Focus: Fighter Engine Co-Development Back on the Table

At the centre of the dialogue is the proposed co-development of an advanced jet engine that could power the second tranche of India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). British defence major Rolls-Royce, a long-time technology partner of India, is keen to secure the deal as London pushes to expand strategic defence ties.

While India earlier announced plans to

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