In a landmark move highlighting India’s growing role in global defence collaboration, Royal Air Force (RAF) cadets will soon be trained by Indian Air Force (IAF) instructors under a first-of-its-kind training agreement between New Delhi and London.

According to a Daily Express UK report, the “unprecedented’’ collaboration will see Indian “top guns’’ instructing British pilots to fly Hawk T2 fast jets commencing from October 2026, marking a milestone in the two nations’ expanding military ties.

The move was announced during UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to India . Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “India’s dynamism and the UK’s expertise combine to create a unique strategy. Our partnership is trustworthy, talent and technology-driven.’’

India-UK joint military exercise

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