Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to the UK after 22 years included discussions with British Defence Minister Grant Shapps on defense cooperation and enhancing industrial ties. Singh paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Tavistock Square and is set to honor Dr. B R Ambedkar and visit the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple. His agenda involves interactions with UK defense industry leaders, community representatives, and high-level officials, aiming to deepen military collaboration and foster defense industrial partnerships. The visit signifies a push for stronger Indo-UK ties in the Indo-Pacific region, emphasizing maritime security cooperation with nations like Oman and Kenya.