During the last three years, Indo-French joint naval exercises have been carried out six times.

    Over the years India has procured defence equipment from France which includes armaments, Night Vision Devices and helicopters. India is keen for long term product support of the defence equipment procured from France. Likely areas for expanding the cooperation with France depends on the strategic requirements evaluated by our Armed Forces from time to time.

    This information was given by the Defence Minister Shri George Fernandes in a written reply to Shri A. Venkatesh Naik and Shri Ramsheth Thakur in Lok Sabha today.