DRDO and France’s DGA sign technical agreement on defence R&D
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What happened
- DRDO and France’s Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) signed a technical agreement in New Delhi on 20 November 2025 for joint research, testing and training [PIB].
- Areas include aeronautical platforms, unmanned vehicles, advanced materials, cyber security, AI, space and navigation [PIB].
Background
- The agreement allows transfer of equipment, know-how and technologies [PIB].
Why it matters
- Joint R&D, not just buying, is how India wants to deepen partnerships.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-11-20): DRDO and France's Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) signed a technical agreement in New Delhi on 20 November 2025 for joint research, testing and training.
- Joint R&D, not just buying, is how India wants to deepen partnerships.
Quotable data pointDRDO and France's Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) signed a technical agreement in New Delhi on 20 November 2025 for joint research, testing and training.
PIB: Defence: DRDO-DGA technical agreement, 20 Nov 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Mains: India-France.
Practice MCQs
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DGA belongs to
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
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Agreement signed at
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
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Which area is listed?
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
Official source: PIB: Defence: DRDO-DGA technical agreement, 20 Nov 2025
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