Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan is on an official visit to the United Kingdom, where he was accorded a Ceremonial Step Line and received by Air Chief Marshal Richard Knighton, Chief of Defence Staff of United Kingdom.
Strengthening Strategic Defence Partnership
The visit underscores the growing India–UK defence partnership, with both nations focusing on building a future-ready and technology-driven security framework.
Key Areas of Cooperation
Discussions during the visit will focus on:
- Defence industrial collaboration
- Intelligence sharing
- Cyber cooperation
- Strategic communication
- Joint military exercises

Diplomatic Engagements
Gen Chauhan also interacted with Vikram K Doraiswami, highlighting the importance of diplomatic and strategic coordination.

Focus on Global Security
The visit aims to enhance cooperation in addressing emerging global security challenges, reinforcing shared commitments to:
- Stability
- Resilience
- Rule-based international order
Deepening Defence Ties
This engagement marks another step in strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, aligning with both countries’ focus on modern warfare, technological integration, and strategic partnership.
