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- Taking the defence cooperation between India and France to a new level, the two countries announced that they will extend their “ground-breaking” defence cooperation in advanced aeronautical technologies by supporting the joint development of a combat aircraft engine and also an engine for the Indian multi-role helicopter (IMRH) being designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
- This is among the several announcements made by the two sides on the defence front. Both nations also announced cooperation on small and advanced modular reactors and finalisation of the joint Earth observation satellite, among others.
India, France set to co-develop jet engine
- A road map on this project will be prepared between Safran and DRDO before the end of this year.
- Both Countries will support industrial cooperation for motorization of heavy-lift helicopters under the IMRH programme with Safran Helicopter Engine, France.
- To enable progress on the IMRH programme, a Agreement between HAL, India and Safran Helicopter Engine, France has been concluded for engine development.”
- These ventures are in line with the spirit of trust that prevails between India and France in the sharing and joint development of critical components and technology building blocks, based on the successful Indo-French experience in technology transfer.
‘Strong pillar of ties’
- Defence cooperation has been a strong pillar both countries. It is a symbol of deep mutual trust between the two countries.
- France is an important partner in Make in India and self-reliant India.
- The Defence Acquisition Council accorded preliminary approval for the procurement of 26 Rafale-M fighters to operate off India’s aircraft carriers and three additional Scorpene-class diesel-electric submarines from France.
Bastille Day parade
- Bastille Day commemorates the day in 1789 that French citizens stormed the Bastille fortress, which was used to detain prisoners and had become a symbol of the harsh rule of the French monarchy.
- Indian Prime Minister began a two-day visit to Paris, when he was granted the Legion of Honour, France’s highest award.
SOURCE: THE HINDU, PIB
