22Dec 2025

India–France Defence Cooperation: Maritime Security and Strategic Convergence

India–France Defence Cooperation: Maritime Security and Strategic Convergence (GS-III – Internal Security) France’s decision to construct a new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier highlights the growing strategic relevance of India–France defence cooperation, particularly in the maritime domain. Both countries view naval power as central to safeguarding sovereignty, ensuring freedom of navigation, and maintaining stability in the Indian …

IAF Wraps Up France Joint Exercise Garuda Eight

IAF Concludes France Joint Exercise Garuda Eight Why in the News? The Indian Air Force (IAF) has returned after completing the 8th edition of Exercise Garuda in France, a major Indo-French bilateral air exercise aimed at strengthening interoperability, joint mission planning, and operational coordination between the two air forces. This exercise also highlighted the importance …

India Signs ₹63,000 Crore Rafale Deal with France

India Signs ₹63,000 Crore Rafale Deal with France Why in the News ? India has signed a ₹63,000 crore government-to-government deal with France to procure 26 Rafale Marine aircraft for its Navy. The agreement strengthens India’s maritime air power and includes provisions for technology transfer and local manufacturing. Major Features of the Defence Agreement India …

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India–France Defence Cooperation: Maritime Security and Strategic Convergence

IAF Wraps Up France Joint Exercise Garuda Eight

India Signs ₹63,000 Crore Rafale Deal with France

UPSC Prelims 2026 Live Paper Discussion & Detailed Answer Key Analysis