By Sangeeta Saxena

New Delhi. 06 May 2025. At Milipol India, a hub for homeland security and defence innovation, French firm Wide Int made its Indian debut with a showcase of cutting-edge forensic and telecom intelligence solutions. From mobile DNA labs used in terror attacks and disaster zones to real-time geolocation and CDR data fusion tools, the company brings over 15 years of experience serving France’s law enforcement and civil security forces. We caught up with their Dubai-based executive to learn more about their plans for India, potential collaborations under Make in India, and global ambitions.

ADU. Welcome to Milipol India! What is White Int showcasing here?

David Boisseau. Wide Int is a French company that develops forensic and telecommunications technologies. This is my second day in India, and we’re here to understand the market and explore how our systems could serve local needs. We’ve worked with the French government for 15 years and now operate in Africa and the Middle East as well.

ADU. Can you elaborate on your forensic and telecom products?

David Boisseau. Certainly. In forensics, we’ve developed mobile DNA laboratories that can be deployed to crime scenes or disasters—especially useful in identifying victims quickly during terrorist attacks or crashes. These labs are already in use in France and Ukraine.

In telecom, we specialize in mobile phone geolocation and tools for law enforcement to analyze and fuse CDR data. Our products are developed in collaboration with the French Gendarmerie Nationale and are designed to be practical and user-friendly for frontline officers.

ADU. Where are you based, and what are your key markets?

David Boisseau. We are headquartered in Paris and also have a base in Brittany. I operate out of Dubai, which gives us easier access to markets in the Middle East and Africa while we are well-established in France and Europe, we’ve spent over 15 years building a strong presence in Africa, both in Francophone and Anglophone regions.

ADU. Is this your first time in Milipol India? What’s your impression?

David Boisseau. Yes, this is our first time. We usually exhibit at Milipol Paris, where we have a large presence. Compared to purely defence-focused expos, Milipol is better suited for us since our core customers are police forces and civil security agencies rather than the military. Here in India, we’ve mostly met potential future partners rather than direct customers so far.

ADU. Are you open to collaborations under Make in India, such as Transfer of Technology or offsets?

David Boisseau. Absolutely. That’s why we’re here—to find the right Indian partner. Especially for our mobile DNA lab, we intend to build it locally in India. We’re ready to transfer the necessary technology and capabilities, adapting to local specifications. It’s essential for success here.

ADU. You mentioned interest in Indian products as well. Are you looking to resell them globally?

David Boisseau. Yes! We’ve discovered a few very smart Indian innovations at Milipol. We’re definitely open to reselling Indian products in Africa and the Middle East where we already have strong distribution networks.

ADU. Do you think India will be an appropriate buyer’s market?

David Boisseau. With mobile DNA labs used in France and Ukraine for victim identification and crisis response and telecom solutions for geolocation and CDR data fusion, our mobile DNA lab can identify victims in hours during a terror attacks, accidents or plane crash. We’re ready to build it in India.

With a strong foundation in France and operational experience in Africa and the Middle East, Wide Int is now setting its sights on India at Milipol India, the company showcased advanced solutions in forensic science and telecom intelligence, including its flagship mobile DNA lab, which has already seen action in crisis zones like Ukraine. As it actively seeks local partners for technology transfer and co-production, White Int also hopes to serve as a bridge for exporting Indian innovation to global markets. With shared goals under the Make in India initiative, a promising partnership appears to be on the horizon.

As told to Sangeeta Saxena