New Delhi [India], Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to further intensify strategic defense cooperation with greater focus on 'Make in India' after the two leaders met at the G7 summit held in Italy. Met on the occasion of.
"They (both leaders) agreed to further intensify strategic defense cooperation with greater focus on 'Make in India'," a brief statement from the Prime Minister's Office said.
At the invitation of Prime Minister Meloni, Prime Minister Modi traveled to the Apulia region of Italy earlier this week to attend the G7 Outreach Summit. This was his first foreign trip after assuming the presidency for the third consecutive time.
France is one of India's major partners in the development of a self-reliant defense industrial and technological base.India and France are committed to cooperate in co-development and co-production of advanced defense technologies, including for the benefit of third countries.
Several defense companies in both the countries are currently working on various initiatives, including collaboration with France's Safran Helicopter Engines for motorization of heavy-lift helicopters under the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter [IMRH] programme. A shareholder agreement has been concluded between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India and Safran Helicopter Engines, France for engine development.
Safran Helicopter Engines and HAL collaborated on transfer of technology of forgings and castings for Shakti engines. It also reflects the French commitment to support technology transfer and Make in India initiatives.Another such example is the MoU between Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) and Naval Group France, a leader in the European naval defense industry, to cooperate in the field of surface ships meeting the requirements of Indian and international navies. forces.
India is investing heavily in defense and aerospace manufacturing, with many defense centers being set up. Apart from private sector companies, Indian defense PSUs have also benefited as they have earned strong returns on equity over the last few years, benefiting from new orders.
Notably, many global companies have shared or indicated their intention to share significant defense and aerospace knowledge with India.This April, Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan visited France, further strengthening bilateral defense cooperation between the two countries.
The CDS's talks with Patrick Palloux, Director of the Civil and Military Cabinet of the Minister of the French Armed Forces, and Lieutenant General Vincent Giraud, Head of the Military Cabinet of the Minister of the Armed Forces at the top level, and his counterpart, General Thierry Burckhard discussed common interests and mutual security concerns. Has enabled exchange of views on areas of
In addition to discussions with top leadership of the French defense industry including Dassault, Safran and Naval groups and Thales Alenia Space towards future capability building of the Indian Armed Forces, consideration was given to enhancing exchange of high-end dual-use technologies- Is being discussed. This is expected to encourage indigenization.
India and France had decided to deepen their cooperation in all areas of the space sector by strengthening programs of common interest.The India-France strategic partnership has gained significant momentum over time and has now evolved into an even closer and more multifaceted relationship spanning diverse areas of cooperation. In 1998, both countries upgraded their partnership to strategic level.
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of India-France partnership, the two countries agreed to adopt a roadmap in July 2023 to set the direction of bilateral relations till 2047, coinciding with the centenary of India's independence, centenary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Will celebrate. Two countries and 50 years of strategic partnership.
"They (both leaders) agreed to further intensify strategic defense cooperation with greater focus on 'Make in India'," a brief statement from the Prime Minister's Office said.
At the invitation of Prime Minister Meloni, Prime Minister Modi traveled to the Apulia region of Italy earlier this week to attend the G7 Outreach Summit. This was his first foreign trip after assuming the presidency for the third consecutive time.
France is one of India's major partners in the development of a self-reliant defense industrial and technological base.India and France are committed to cooperate in co-development and co-production of advanced defense technologies, including for the benefit of third countries.
Several defense companies in both the countries are currently working on various initiatives, including collaboration with France's Safran Helicopter Engines for motorization of heavy-lift helicopters under the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter [IMRH] programme. A shareholder agreement has been concluded between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India and Safran Helicopter Engines, France for engine development.
Safran Helicopter Engines and HAL collaborated on transfer of technology of forgings and castings for Shakti engines. It also reflects the French commitment to support technology transfer and Make in India initiatives.Another such example is the MoU between Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) and Naval Group France, a leader in the European naval defense industry, to cooperate in the field of surface ships meeting the requirements of Indian and international navies. forces.
India is investing heavily in defense and aerospace manufacturing, with many defense centers being set up. Apart from private sector companies, Indian defense PSUs have also benefited as they have earned strong returns on equity over the last few years, benefiting from new orders.
Notably, many global companies have shared or indicated their intention to share significant defense and aerospace knowledge with India.This April, Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan visited France, further strengthening bilateral defense cooperation between the two countries.
The CDS's talks with Patrick Palloux, Director of the Civil and Military Cabinet of the Minister of the French Armed Forces, and Lieutenant General Vincent Giraud, Head of the Military Cabinet of the Minister of the Armed Forces at the top level, and his counterpart, General Thierry Burckhard discussed common interests and mutual security concerns. Has enabled exchange of views on areas of
In addition to discussions with top leadership of the French defense industry including Dassault, Safran and Naval groups and Thales Alenia Space towards future capability building of the Indian Armed Forces, consideration was given to enhancing exchange of high-end dual-use technologies- Is being discussed. This is expected to encourage indigenization.
India and France had decided to deepen their cooperation in all areas of the space sector by strengthening programs of common interest.The India-France strategic partnership has gained significant momentum over time and has now evolved into an even closer and more multifaceted relationship spanning diverse areas of cooperation. In 1998, both countries upgraded their partnership to strategic level.
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of India-France partnership, the two countries agreed to adopt a roadmap in July 2023 to set the direction of bilateral relations till 2047, coinciding with the centenary of India's independence, centenary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Will celebrate. Two countries and 50 years of strategic partnership.