India and France Strengthen Defence Ties during Annual Dialogue

• 13 Oct 2023

On 11^th Oct, India's Defence Minister and his French counterpart met in Paris for the fifth Annual Defence Dialogue.

Key Points

• High-Level Defence Dialogue: The meeting aimed to review ongoing defence projects and explore ways to enhance cooperation between their defence industries.
• Wide-Ranging Discussions: The two ministers covered a broad spectrum of topics, including assessing the regional security situation and ongoing military engagements.
• Special emphasis was placed on enhancing collaboration in defence industry activities.
• Additionally, discussions extended to potential cooperation in niche domains like space, cyber, and artificial intelligence.
• Industry Engagement: Furthermore, the Indian Defence Minister engaged with the CEOs of leading French defence companies, focusing on collaborative plans with India.