India-France defence cooperations strengthens post Operation Sindoor

Sarah J · 2025-11-05T10:03:05.000Z

India and France continue to deepen their defence partnership, with Paris keenly focusing on integrating indigenous Indian weaponry following the impressive performance of French-origin Rafale jets during Operation Sindoor. The collaboration includes key projects such as the P-75 Scorpene submarines, delivery and local production of Rafale aircraft, and joint development efforts with India’s DRDO. Recent defence agreements emphasize technology transfer, including facilities for manufacturing Rafale fuselage and maintenance capabilities in India, aligned with the Government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Joint military exercises like SHAKTI 2025 and VARUNA 2024 underscore expanding operational interoperability. The partnership also advances research and development cooperation, with initiatives like FRIND-X driving defence innovation startups and collaborative projects between French ONERA and India’s DRDO on aerospace technologies. Both nations are building a future-ready aerospace and defence industrial base reflecting mutual strategic priorities.

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