New Delhi, March 24 – Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan and the UK's Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Harvey Smyth, held a meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, focusing on progress in training exchanges, intelligence collaboration, and integrated military engagement between the two nations.
In a statement on X, the High Commission of India in London stated, "Strengthening future-ready India-UK defence cooperation! CDS General Anil Chauhan interacted with Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth, Chief of Air Staff, Royal Air Force, focusing on progress in training exchanges, intelligence collaboration, and integrated military engagement."
During the meeting, General Anil Chauhan commended the successful conduct of the 17th Military Sub Group Meeting and expressed confidence in advancing a deeper, more integrated, and future-ready defence engagement between India and the UK.
The High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron, and other officials were also present at the meeting.
"CDS General Anil Chauhan interacted with Air Chief Marshal Sir Harvey Smyth, Chief of Air Staff, Royal Air Force, reaffirming the growing strength of the India-United Kingdom Defence Partnership. The exchange of instructors remains a key pillar of the bilateral cooperation matrix, alongside significant strides in enhancing Defence Intelligence collaboration," the Integrated Defence Staff Headquarters wrote on X.
"CDS General Anil Chauhan commended the successful conduct of the 17th Military Sub Group Meeting and expressed confidence in advancing a deeper, more integrated, and future-ready Defence engagement," it added.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Harvey Smyth, who is on an official visit to India, met with Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force, on Monday, focusing on enhancing operational cooperation, interoperability, and strengthening air power ties.
"Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth, Chief of the Air Staff, Royal Air Force, on an official visit to India, called on Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force. Discussions focused on enhancing operational cooperation, interoperability, and strengthening bilateral air power ties," the IAF stated.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Harvey Smyth also paid homage to the Bravehearts of the Indian Armed Forces at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on Monday.
