Britain offers India a new generation of defensive weapons

Mr Johnson is also expected to raise the situation Ukraine in talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, AP reported.

“Our relationship has never been as strong and good as it is now,” Mr Johnson said in New Delhi on April 22.

Immediately after arriving in India on April 21, British Prime Minister Johnson said he was aware of India’s close relationship with Russia.

“Our cooperation on issues important to both countries, from climate change to energy security and defence, is of vital importance,” Johnson said in a statement on April 22. as we look to the future”.

British Embassy in India The country plans to propose next-generation defense and security cooperation in five areas – on land, at sea, in the air, in space and in cyberspace – to face complex new threats.

The partnership includes support for new Indian-designed and built fighter jets, providing the best of British aircraft-making know-how. The UK will also seek to support India’s claims with new technology to identify and respond to threats in the Indian Ocean.

Mr Johnson will also discuss with Mr Modi new cooperation in the field of clean and renewable energy, to support India’s energy transition away from imported oil and increase resilience through renewable energy. safe and sustainable quality, while addressing climate change in both the UK and India.

India imports relatively little oil from Russia but recently increased purchases due to discounted prices. India is a major buyer of Russian weapons and has recently purchased advanced Russian air defense systems.