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India: Arms Trade

Asked by Callum AndersonLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 21 October 2025UIN 81605

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the new defence agreements with India on UK defence exports.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The recent agreements made with India will positively affect UK defence exports in areas such as maritime electric propulsion and complex weapons. We are also exploring opportunities for further collaboration with India through implementation of a Defence Industrial Roadmap, including in emerging technologies and land mobility platforms.

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