Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Samir V Kamat and National Armaments Director, DGA France Lieutenant General Gael Diaz de Tuesta inked the agreement at DRDO Bhawan in Delhi on Thursday.
According to French defence officials, the meeting between the two sides also marked the formal launch of the Rafale marine programme, which already equips the Indian Air Force.
General Gael Diaz de Tuesta and General Anil Chauhan discussed ongoing defence cooperation and explore further opportunities under the Atmanirbhar Bharat policy.