New Delhi: A reception was hosted in honour of Patrick Pailloux during his official visit to India, highlighting the growing strategic and defence partnership between France and India.

The event coincided with the 65th anniversary of France’s Directorate General for Armaments (DGA), underscoring decades of collaboration in defence and security cooperation.

Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence ties through their industrial roadmap, with a focus on “Make in India”, innovation, and the co-development of critical technologies. The discussions also emphasized expanding industrial partnerships and advancing joint capabilities in the defence sector.
