What Happened
Deepening Ties Through Technology Transfer And Joint Production
Defence cooperation between India and France has deepened, marked by technology transfer, joint manufacturing, and operational interoperability. The successful completion of the P-75 Scorpene submarine project and the delivery of 36 Rafale fighter jets to India by 2022 have significantly enhanced India’s air power capabilities. French aerospace major Safran has also strengthened its footprint in India, inaugurating a major aircraft engine MRO facility near Hyderabad. The defence relationship between the two countries today goes beyond procurement, reflecting trust, interoperability, industrial collaboration, and long-term strategic alignment, as reported by DD News.