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Starmer's India Visit Secures £350M Missile Deal, Film Projects

10/13/2025

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Keir Starmer, the U.K. Prime Minister, led a two-day visit to India.
He brought 100 delegates to secure defense, investment, and film deals, including a £350 million missile supply agreement.
India is the fourth-largest economy but accounts for under 2% of U.K. exports.
The visit yielded commitments from Yash Raj Films to produce three films in the U.K. and two U.K. universities to establish campuses in India.

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Story summary

Keir Starmer, the U.K. Prime Minister, led a two-day visit to India.
He brought 100 delegates to secure defense, investment, and film deals, including a £350 million missile supply agreement.
India is the fourth-largest economy but accounts for under 2% of U.K. exports.
The visit yielded commitments from Yash Raj Films to produce three films in the U.K. and two U.K. universities to establish campuses in India.