Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan

On his week-long trip to France which concluded on 27th April, 2024, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan engaged with top French defence companies like Dassault and Naval Group to bolster India's armed forces.

Discussions included procurement plans for 26 Rafale jets and three Scorpene submarines.
India-France cooperation extends to co-development of advanced defence technologies.
Wide-ranging talks held with senior French civil and military leadership.
Focus on Indo-Pacific security challenges, exchange of high-end technologies.