India and France Strengthen Defence Ties during Annual Dialogue

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.