New Delhi: The 2nd meeting of the India-UK Electric Propulsion Capability Partnership Joint Working Group unfolded in New Delhi on November 21, 2023. Co-chaired by Joint Secretary (Naval Systems), Department of Defence Production, Rajeev Prakash, and Rear Admiral Steve McCarthy, Director of Ships Operations and Capability Integration, Defence Equipment & Support, the event marked significant progress in the collaboration between the two nations.
During the meeting, critical aspects of the Electric Propulsion Partnership were deliberated, including the finalization of the Statement of Technical Requirements (SOTR), procedures for Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), maintenance protocols, Manning Philosophy, and System Integration requirements. The discussions aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the partnership for the mutual benefit of India and the UK.