India and UK Forge Pact on Electric Propulsion Systems for Warships
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | India and the UK have sealed a framework agreement to co-design and co-produce electric propulsion systems for futuristic warships. |
| Purpose | Co-design and co-produce electric propulsion capabilities for futuristic warships. |
| Event | Third Joint Working Group Meeting on Electric Propulsion Capability Partnership. |
| Signing Venue | Portsmouth, UK. |
| Indian Representative | Rajeev Prakash, Joint Secretary (Naval Systems), Ministry of Defence. |
| UK Representative | Rear Admiral Steve McCarthy, Director of Ships Operations and Capability Integration, UK MOD. |
| Technology Focus | Electric propulsion systems for future warships, including Landing Platform Docks. |
| Strategic Importance | Promotes indigenous development of niche naval technologies and strengthens India-UK defense ties. |