Paper: GS – II, Subject: International Relations, Topic: Agreements involving India, Issue: India–France Defence Cooperation.
Context:
India and France renewed their defence cooperation for 10 years at the sixth Annual Defence Dialogue in Bengaluru.
- Focusing on stronger military collaboration, co-development and co-production of defence equipment, increased indigenous content, and enhancing regional security.
Key Takeaways:
Key Developments in Defence Cooperation:
- Higher Indigenous Content: India has asked France to raise indigenous components in Rafale jets to around 50% and expand MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) facilities in India.
- Reciprocal Officer Deployment: Army/Land Force, to improve coordination and mutual understanding.
- Co-development & Co-production: Focus on joint production of defence equipment and stronger industry linkages, especially in niche technologies.
- Military Cooperation: Reaffirmed commitment to deepen military-to-military ties for better joint capabilities and regional stability.
- India–EU Defence Partnership: Plan to use the India-EU security framework to strengthen Indo-French strategic alignment.
- Hammer Missile JV: MoU signed between Bharat Electronics Limited and Safran Electronics & Defence to manufacture Hammer missiles in India.
- Regional Security Focus: India highlighted its role as a net security provider in the Indian Ocean Region and raised concerns over cross-border terrorism.
The renewed India–France defence agreement strengthens their strategic partnership through greater focus on indigenous production, co-development, and military collaboration.
Source: (The Hindu)
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