India and Britain have signed an agreement to pool their science and engineering expertise to work on various projects such as unmanned aerial vehicles and advanced explosives.
A Letter of Arrangement was singed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and its British counterpart Defence Science and Technology Laboratory in London on September 16.
The agreement was signed by DRDO chief V K Saraswat and British chief scientific adviser (CSA) Sir Mark Welland.
Under the agreement, the two countries will explore ways to defend chemical and biological threats through protection, decontamination and medical counter-measures, a British High Commission release said here.
Praising the new agreement, British Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, Peter Luff said, "Science and technology is one of the foundations of our bilateral relationship with India. The signing of this agreement further demonstrates the strength of our long-standing alliance.
"I am delighted that scientists from both countries will be able to share their impressive expertise in this field and have no doubt it will lead to even greater innovation in defence and security technology, benefiting both our nations."
Expressing confidence that the agreement will strengthen technical collaboration between the two countries, UK MOD's Chief Scientific Adviser, Professor Sir Mark Welland said the event marks an important milestone in technical collaboration between the two countries.
"I have seen the exceptional dedication, expertise and skill in the DRDO. I know that the UK can look forward to a productive and valuable co-operation with our great allies in India for many years to come," Welland said.
Courtesy:- zeenews.india.com/news/nation/india-uk-agree-to-work-in-defence-technology_733234.html
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