24 avril 2022 | International, Aérospatial

UK, India promise partnership on new fighter jet technology

Johnson said the two countries would seek closer defense procurement '€œto meet threats across land, sea and air, space and cyber, including partnering on new fighter jet technology [and] maritime technologies to detect and respond to threats in the oceans.'€

https://www.defensenews.com/global/2022/04/22/uk-india-promise-partnership-on-new-fighter-jet-technology/

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