The strategic partnership between India and France has steadily deepened with a strong focus on co-design, co-development, and co-production of defense platforms under the Make in India initiative. Following high-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, both nations agreed to expand cooperation in defense production for the Indian armed forces as well as friendly countries. Key milestones under this partnership include the successful execution of the P75 Kalvari-class submarine program and landmark agreements involving civilian helicopter manufacturing and jet engine component supplies.