Could Britain cooperate with India on amphibious ships?

Could Britain cooperate with India on an LPD project better suited to British needs than the smaller Dutch option?

The larger Indian design could fit better, but political priorities could obstruct a partnership.

India's larger design could suit British needs better than the smaller Dutch vessels under consideration. Clarke favours exploring that partnership because Britain needs a larger amphibious ship, but doubts that the government would pursue it. He sees its preference for closer European cooperation as an obstacle to looking elsewhere for procurement options. Joint development would also require agreement between the British and Indian governments.