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French general 'interested in learning' about India's long-range weapons

France looks to India's homegrown rocket and drone systems for next-gen artillery upgrades

2 min read | Updated On : Oct 14 2025 | 9:04 PM IST
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Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi with his French counterpart General Pierre Schill during a meeting on the sidelines of United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs’ Conclave, in New Delhi (Photo: PTI)

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi with his French counterpart General Pierre Schill during a meeting on the sidelines of United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs’ Conclave, in New Delhi (Photo: PTI)

France’s army chief has said his country is “interested in learning” about India’s long-range weapon systems, citing their performance during Operation Sindoor, the Economic Times (ET) reported on Tuesday.General Pierre Schill said France is evaluating long-range rockets, loitering munitions, and counter-drone technologies as part of efforts to modernise its artillery capabilities. Schill, who was in New Delhi for the UN Troop Contributing Countries Chiefs Conference, said India and France could explore co-development opportunities in battlefield technologies, including artificial intelligence and electronic warfare, the business newspaper said.“I’m interested in learning about the systems operated by the Indian Army, especially as

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First Published: Oct 14 2025 | 9:04 PM IST

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