India and France are strengthening their strategic ties with a potential deal involving nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs). This is expected to enhance India’s naval capabilities and elevate New Delhi into an exclusive global group of nations operating SSNs. The upcoming India-France strategic dialogue will be held in Paris on September 30 and October 1, 2024.+
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- France offers India nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs).
- India currently lacks nuclear-powered submarines in its fleet.
- SSNs would enhance India’s naval strength and global status.
- India-France strategic dialogue set for September 30 – October 1 in Paris.
- National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to represent India.
- French President’s Diplomatic Advisor Emanuel Bonne to represent France.
- France seen as a reliable partner in India’s defense ambitions.
- SSN deal would place India among select nations with nuclear submarines.
- The partnership strengthens both nations’ defense and strategic ties.
