- India and the UK collaborate on next-gen telecom and AI technologies.
- Key agreements signed to advance AI and telecom security.
What happened: Strengthening Indo-UK collaboration in 5G, 6G, and AI
India has deepened its partnership with the UK in telecommunications, AI, and emerging technologies. Dr. Neeraj Mittal, India’s Secretary of Telecommunications, visited the UK to explore potential collaborations. His visit included meetings with UK officials, including Chris Johnson and Dave Smith, focusing on 5G, 6G, and digital infrastructure security. The discussions also involved AI applications and telecom security. Dr. Mittal toured the UK’s Federated Telecom Hub (CHEDDAR), a key research centre for 6G and AI. This partnership aims to advance joint initiatives such as AI for telecom security and development of digital twins.
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Why it’s important
This collaboration between India and the UK is vital for advancing telecommunications and digital infrastructure. By focusing on 5G and 6G network technologies, AI, and telecom security, both countries aim to drive digital transformation. The agreements signed, including a Memorandum of Understanding between SONIC Labs and C-DOT, lay the groundwork for joint research in Open RAN, AI in telecom, and cybersecurity. These efforts will help strengthen global telecom policies and infrastructure. India’s role in shaping 6G standards alongside the UK’s cutting-edge research solidifies their leadership in future technologies.
