India, France Deepen Defence R&D Ties With New Agreement

24 Nov 2025 CW Team

A Technical Agreement has been signed between India’s Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and France’s Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) to strengthen collaboration in defence research and development. The agreement was signed at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi, on 20 November 2025 by DRDO Chairman and Secretary, Defence R&D, Dr Samir V. Kamat, and National Armaments Director of France, Lt Gen Gael Diaz de Tuesta.

The strategic partnership aims to harness the combined expertise and resources of both countries to develop advanced solutions for emerging defence challenges. It establishes a formal mechanism for joint research, training programmes, testing activities, information exchange and the organisation of workshops and seminars to enhance skills and knowledge in defence innovation.

The agreement also enables the transfer of equipment, technological know-how and capabilities between the two nations. Key areas of cooperation include aeronautical platforms, unmanned systems, advanced defence materials, cyber security, artificial intelligence, space technologies, navigation, advanced propulsion, sensors, quantum technologies, underwater systems and other mutually identified fields.

Both sides expressed confidence that the partnership will contribute significantly to national security and support global advancements in defence technology.

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