Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) signed an agreement with France’s Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) to jointly develop innovative solutions for future defence challenges.
Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO, Samir V Kamat and National Armaments Director, DGA, France, Lt Gen Gael Diaz de Tuesta, signed the agreement at the DRDO Bhawan on Thursday to deepen collaboration in defence research and development.
Under the agreement, both countries gets transfer of equipment, know-how and technologies, provides a formal framework for joint research and training programmes, testing activities, exchange of information, organisation of workshops, and seminars to strengthen the skills and knowledge in defence research and development.
Aeronautical platforms, unmanned vehicles, advanced material for defence applications, cyber security, artificial intelligence, space, navigation, advanced propulsion, advanced sensors, quantum technologies, underwater technologies and other areas of mutual interest are the other key benefits of the agreement.
This strategic partnership aims to leverage the combined expertise and resources of both nations/entities to develop innovative solutions for future defence challenges.
Both sides expressed confidence that this cooperation will significantly contribute to national security and global defence technology advancements.
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