Defence & Security
Sovereignty, Resilience, and Strategic France–India Cooperation
A Sector at the Heart of Contemporary Geopolitical Balances
Defence and security are fundamental pillars of state sovereignty, regional stability, and the protection of critical infrastructure. They cover a broad field encompassing land, air, and naval defence, cybersecurity, intelligence, dual-use technologies, supply chain security, and the protection of strategic systems.
In an international context marked by rising tensions, hybrid threats, and rapid technological acceleration, defence policies are evolving towards more integrated, innovative, and cooperative models.
Vision 2025–2030: Modernisation and Strengthened Sovereignty
Between 2025 and 2030, the priorities of the Defence & Security sector are structured around key dynamics:
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modernisation of military and security capabilities,
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increasing integration of digital technologies, AI, and autonomous systems,
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growing importance of cyber challenges and information warfare,
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securing critical civilian and military infrastructure,
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strengthening long-term strategic and industrial partnerships.
Defence is becoming a global technological ecosystem in which innovation plays a central role.
France-India Analysis
France: Integrated Strategic and Industrial Expertise
France is among the major defence powers, with:
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a comprehensive defence industrial and technological base,
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recognised expertise in complex systems, deterrence, cybersecurity, and dual-use technologies,
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a structured institutional framework and strong strategic export capabilities,
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well-established know-how in industrial and intergovernmental cooperation.
France plays a key role in structuring sustainable and sovereign defence partnerships.
India: Rising Capabilities and Strategic Autonomy
India is one of the largest defence markets in the world, with:
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sustained efforts to modernise its armed forces,
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a clear ambition for strategic and industrial autonomy,
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rapid development of production and engineering capabilities,
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strong focus on critical and dual-use technologies.
India is emerging as a central player in regional security and defence innovation.
2 200 billion
USD: Annual global defense spending
+ 100 billion
In USD: India's medium-term annual defense budget
+ 8 %
per year: average growth of defense and security technologies
Top 5
global: France's position among defense exporters
Common strategic challenges
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Technological and Industrial Sovereignty
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protection of critical infrastructure,
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cybersecurity and information systems security,
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industrial cooperation and skills transfer,
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mastery of dual-use and emerging technologies.
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The convergence of France–India interests opens a structuring field of cooperation, based on trust and strategic vision.
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A Central Axis of the France–India Corridor
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Defence and security constitute a major pillar of the France–India corridor, with opportunities in:
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industrial co-design and co-production,
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maintenance and operational support,
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training and skills development,
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cybersecurity and protection of strategic systems,
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technological innovation applied to civilian and military uses.
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FIBC Perspective and Positioning
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The platform adopts a structured and responsible perspective on the Defence & Security sector by:
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fostering dialogue between industrial, technological, and institutional stakeholders,
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promoting the strategic expertise and capabilities of both countries,
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facilitating understanding of regulatory and institutional frameworks,
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contributing to the identification of cooperation compatible with sovereignty and security requirements.
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This approach aims to establish defence and security as a structuring and sustainable pillar of the France–India relationship, serving stability, innovation, and strategic resilience.
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