New Delhi, As New Delhi looks at bolstering its military might including underwater combat capability against the backdrop of increasing contestation in key maritime zones, India and France are poised to deepen overall defence ties during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the European country beginning Saturday.France has emerged as a key supplier of military hardware to India and both sides are looking at expediting key military procurement projects such as New Delhi's decision to acquire more submarines and fighter jets.It is learnt that both sides are likely to speed up negotiations for Indian Navy's plan to procure three more…