Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth met UK Minister of State for Defence Mr. Vernon Coaker in Mumbai on October 10, 2025, during the UK Carrier Strike Group’s visit to India. They reviewed ongoing defense engagements and emphasized the successful completion of the maritime exercise Konkan-25, highlighting the importance of operational interactions for enhancing interoperability between the Indian Navy and the UK CSG. Both ministers discussed India’s growing indigenous defense capabilities and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral ties, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, underpinning a free and rules-based maritime order. This meeting signifies a robust defense partnership critical to addressing shared security challenges and fostering cooperation in global defense supply chains, aligning with the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Vision 2035.