MAKE IN INDIA! India further develops defence manufacturing partnership with France

New Delhi, Jan 5: In the recent defence partnership talks between NSA Ajit Doval and French diplomatic advisor Emmanuel Bonne, that aims to build a strong partnership for 'Make in India, it was discussed that the two countries will join hands in fighter and submarine design & manufacturing. Bonne is expected to call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi today.

 

 

 

 

According to reports, the basis of the strategic dialogue with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is set at making France a key partner in “Make in India” campaign in manufacturing much needed aircraft engine and long range submarine. India aims to develop self-reliance in weapons and hardware platforms with the help of key allies like France, especially in the face of rising militarization by China.

 

 

 

 

 

As per the reports of Hindustan Times, India is looking not only for 100 per cent transfer of technology for making aircraft engines to power its indigenous twin engine fighter but also designing and development of next generation high powered military and civilian engines for future fighter and transport platforms. Already Tata group has tied up with Airbus to manufacture C295 tactical transport aircraft in Vadodara in Gujarat. The same line is going to be expanded into other civilian and military aircraft manufacturing in a joint venture with France.

 

With Kalveri (French Scorpene) class submarine line to deliver its final submarine this year, India is looking towards France to continue the manufacturing line at Mumbai dockyards with diesel attack submarines retrofitted with indigenous air independent propulsion (AIP) system for long endurance.