UK Defence in India🇬🇧🇮🇳

UPDATE: Following completion of repairs and safety checks, the UK F-35B aircraft today departed from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, resuming active service. We are grateful for all the support from the Indian authorities 🇬🇧🤝🇮🇳

Wheels up. What a day. So hugely, immensely proud of everyone who made this possible: the visit, the trade deal; the wider relationship. Thank you🙏. So much more to come 🇬🇧🤝🇮🇳

An Aussie welcome to the UK Carrier Strike Group 🇬🇧🇦🇺 📍Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. #CSG25

Welcome to Ex Talisman Sabre!🇬🇧🇦🇺 @DefenceHQ forces are training hard across land, sea, air & cyber —shoulder to shoulder with our @DefenceAust allies & 17 more partner nations.💪 Boots down. Jets up. Systems live. @TalismanSabre is a go.🎬 #TalismanSabre2025 #StrongerTogether

UPDATE: A team of UK engineers has arrived in India to commence repairs on the UK F35B aircraft. Repairs are underway on the aircraft, which has now been moved to the maintenance hangar. We are grateful for the continued support and collaboration of the Indian authorities. 🇬🇧🤝🇮🇳

I met with Prime Minister @narendramodi this morning. We shared condolences in the face of this tragic accident, and I offered my thanks for the work of tireless first responders here in Ahmedabad. The UK and India are working together to establish the facts. We stand ready to…

Today is a truly heartbreaking day for many British and Indian families up and down the country. I want to extend my heartfelt sympathies to all those impacted by the horrific plane crash.

British nationals who require consular assistance or have concerns about friends or family should call 020 7008 5000.

I'm deeply saddened by the news of a devastating plane crash in Ahmedabad today. My thoughts are with the people and families of everyone affected. We’re working with local authorities and the airline to seek further information. We stand ready to support British nationals who…

A message from His Majesty The King following this morning’s tragic incident in Ahmedabad.

The scenes emerging of a London-bound plane carrying many British nationals crashing in the Indian city of Ahmedabad are devastating. I am being kept updated as the situation develops, and my thoughts are with the passengers and their families at this deeply distressing time.

We are aware that a flight from Ahmedabad to London has crashed near Ahmedabad airport. We are working with local authorities to urgently establish the facts and provide support. Our thoughts are with all those affected. gov.uk/foreign-travel…

The RAF's role in #OpHighmast is a chance to learn and collaborate with partner nations. As we remain ready to always fly and fight, collective security with allies is key. Read more: raf.mod.uk/news/articles/… #CSG25 @DefenceOps #StrongerTogether

Thank you to HNoMS Maud 🇳🇴 as she returns home after fuelling UK #CSG25 on #OpHighmast A total of 31 Replenishments at Sea (RAS), providing enough fuel to fill 131,360 average car fuel tanks, or 2.5 Olympic pool ⛽️ 🏊 #StrongerTogether

Been hearing about the Strategic Defence Review? It's 140 pages long — so here are the 5 key takeaways 👇

We’ve transited through the Suez Canal. The UK #CSG25 is now making it’s way to the #IndoPacific as we continue on #OpHighmast 🇬🇧🇳🇴🇨🇦🇪🇸🇺🇸 #StrongerTogether

Our Armed Forces are only as strong as the industries that stand behind them. We’re investing in our defence industries to bolster deterrence, create high-skilled jobs and drive growth across the country 👇

Read the full Strategic Defence Review here ⬇️ gov.uk/government/pub…

Key announcements as part of the Review ⬇️

We're investing nearly £1 billion into directed energy weapons and more than £4 billion in autonomous systems as part of our major £5 billion investment in UK defence innovation. We're boosting frontline capabilities while creating hundreds of skilled jobs across the country.