DRDO and DGA, France sign Technical Agreement to deepen collaboration in defence R&D
The agreement was signed by Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat and National Armaments Director, DGA France Lt Gen Gael Diaz de Tuesta at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi on November 20, 2025. The strategic partnership will leverage the combined expertise and resources of both nations or entities to develop innovative solutions for future defence challenges.
New Delhi: In a major boost towards defence sector, Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), France collaborated to deepen collaboration in defence research and development.
The agreement was signed by Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat and National Armaments Director, DGA France Lt Gen Gael Diaz de Tuesta at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi on November 20, 2025. The strategic partnership will leverage the combined expertise and resources of both nations or entities to develop innovative solutions for future defence challenges.
This will provide a formal framework for joint research and training programs, testing activities, exchange of information, organisations of workshops, seminars etc to enhance the skill and knowledge in defence R&D. The agreement focuses on the transfer of equipment, know-how and technologies will be available to both the countries.
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The key area of cooperation outlined in this agreement include Aeronautical platforms, Unmanned vehicles, Advanced Materials for defence applications, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Space, Navigation, Advanced Propulsion, Advanced Sensors, Quantum Technologies, Underwater Technologies and other areas of mutual interest.
Both sides expressed confidence that this cooperation will significantly contribute to national security and global defence technology advancements.