Captain Daniel Peskett Succeeds Colonel Simon Westlake as UK Naval Advisor to India
DEFENSE
Captain Daniel Peskett has succeeded Colonel Simon Westlake as the UK Naval Advisor to India, marking a strategic transition aimed at strengthening maritime collaboration and defense ties between the two nations. This change supports the India-UK Vision 2035, which emphasizes a deeper defense partnership and a 10-year Defense Industrial Roadmap focused on advanced technologies and joint military exercises, while addressing terrorism and cyber threats in the Indo-Pacific region.

Jan 23, 2026, 6:23 AM