On July 3, 2023, an India-UK Electric Propulsion Technical Workshop was held in New Delhi with the goals of fostering cooperation, exchanging expertise, and exploring the fascinating potential in the area of electric propulsion. Commodore John Voyce, Naval Base Commander Portsmouth, from the UK, and Shri Rajeev Prakash, Joint Secretary (Naval Systems), from India, co-chaired the one-day workshop.
The workshop provided an essential venue for specialists, researchers, and business leaders from both nations to get together, exchange viewpoints, and have in-depth conversations about the advancement of electric propulsion for ships.
The interaction and discussions provided a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter, paving the way for collaboration and the exchange of ideas.
Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to developing solid defence relationships and looking into opportunities for teamwork in research, technology transfer, and strategic alliances throughout the workshop.
