Paris: After talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, India and France announced a raft of "ground-breaking" defence cooperation projects on Friday. These include the joint development of jet and helicopter engines and the construction of three Scorpene submarines for the Indian Navy.
A decision considered as reflective of the strengthening bilateral defence ties was made by the two strategic partners to engage in the co-development and co-production of innovative defence technologies, even for the benefit of third countries.
India's long-awaited purchase of 26 Rafale naval variants from France remains unannounced.—Inputs From Agencies