What happened:
On February 12, India and the United Kingdom agreed to expand military training cooperation following the 19th UK–India Air Staff Talks in New Delhi. The two sides signed a Letter of Agreement enabling Indian Qualified Flying Instructors to join the UK’s Military Flying Training System, including deployments to RAF Valley.
Why it matters:
The move deepens India–UK defence cooperation, enhances interoperability between the Royal Air Force and the Indian Air Force, and builds on broader strategic commitments under the UK–India Vision 2035 framework.