DRDO and France’s DGA Sign Technical Agreement to Deepen Defence R&D Collaboration

New Delhi: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), France, signed a Technical Agreement to deepen collaboration in defence research and development. The agreement was inked by Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO, and Lt Gen Gael Diaz de Tuesta, National Armaments Director, DGA France, at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi, on November 20, 2025.

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This strategic partnership aims to leverage the combined expertise and resources of both nations to develop innovative solutions for future defence challenges. The agreement establishes a formal framework for joint research and training programs, testing activities, information exchange, and organisation of workshops and seminars to enhance skills and knowledge in defence R&D.

Under the agreement, the transfer of equipment, know-how, and technologies will be accessible to both countries. The key areas of cooperation 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 mutually beneficial domains.

Both sides expressed confidence that this cooperation will significantly contribute to national security and global defence technology advancements.

This report is based on the official statement issued on the agreement signing.

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