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Colonel Simon Westlake's tenure as the UK Naval Advisor to India concluded, and Captain Daniel Peskett will succeed him. The transition aims to enhance maritime collaboration and defense ties between the UK and India.

Both countries reaffirmed the India-UK Vision 2035, focusing on a deeper defense partnership and a 10-year Defense Industrial Roadmap, which includes cooperation on advanced technologies and joint military exercises. The initiative also aims to counter terrorism and cyber threats while enhancing maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region.