Both nations benefit from vibrant digital economies and
will design, create and manufacture technologies that will
help protect citizens and businesses against malicious
cyber attacks.
The agreement will enable collaboration on internet
governance, promoting international cyber stability,
tackling online crime and developing cyber security
sectors.
Minister for Armed Forces, , said:
Defence and security are at the centre of our friendship
with India. By working together to combat terrorism,
tackle cyber threats, and build regional security, we are
keeping both our countries safe.
Discussions have also been held on how the Royal Navy can
work more closely with their Indian counterparts to ensure
the safety and prosperity of the Indian Ocean region –
tackling piracy and drug trafficking, as well as protecting
freedom of navigation rights. The UK already plays an
active role in maritime security in this region through
counter terrorism, counter piracy and maritime security
operations because a free and open Indo-Pacific area is in
the interests of the UK, India and the international
community.
In addition, work is underway on building a long-term
approach to the UK and India’s defence industry-to-industry
relations, allowing our Armed Forces to share technologies
and learn skills from each other.
These new military links are among several ways the UK and
India are working closer together across several
departments, announced during an inward visit by Prime
Minister Narenda Modi.
The armies of the UK and India already enjoy a close bond
and work together on Exercise Ajeya Warrior every two
years, sharing battle tactics and pool together ideas.
