"India-France Unveil Military Weapon Manufacturing Roadmap and Cultural Celebrations at Republic Day 2024"
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron finalized agreements for a defense industrial roadmap, defense space cooperation, and joint production of civil helicopters during Macron's visit to India. The roadmap aims to facilitate joint development and manufacturing of advanced military equipment, while the space cooperation agreement includes joint satellite launches. The two leaders also discussed the situation in the Red Sea and emphasized the holistic perspective of the India-France strategic partnership, focusing on strengthening sovereignty and strategic security.