India, France affirm closer defence ties in 20th Joint Staff talks in Paris

Apr 14, 2022

Paris [France], April 14 : Amid growing defence collaborations between India and France, the 20th edition of Joint Staff talks between the two countries...

IAF Chief AP Singh concludes France visit, reaffirms defence ties

Jun 04, 2026

Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh concluded a three-day official visit to France, reaffirming the strong and enduring partnership between the...

"Let's make defence sector a role model for other sectors": French Foreign Trade Minister Laurent Saint-Martin on India-France bilateral ties

Jun 03, 2025

"The defence sector is one of the major success stories in India-France bilateral ties. Let's make this defence sector a role model, an example...

Rajnath Singh set to visit Italy, France to bolster defence ties

Oct 08, 2023

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to visit Italy and France from October 09 to 12. During the first leg of his two-nation visit,...

India and France wrap up SHAKTI 2025, strengthening military interoperability and strategic defence partnership

Jul 01, 2025

India and France held the eighth edition of Exercise SHAKTI in France from June 18 to July 1, 2025. The joint military drills aimed...

Defence cooperation strong pillar of bilateral ties, France important partner in ‘Make in India’: PM Modi

Jul 14, 2023

Noting that defence ties have been a strong pillar of relations between India and France and a symbol of the deep trust, Prime Minister...