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India moves ahead on Rafale deal, IAF chief holds talks in France France is expected to respond within the next two-three months, and negotiations are likely to conclude within a year in the deal estimated to be worth ₹3.25 lakh crore

EU-India FTA: Billions In Investment & Long Term Trade! Bravo India & France Bravo! 😂 “Summit in New Delhi, President Macron said that a few days ago, India confirmed its willingness to command a new bunch of 114 Rafale aircraft and to co-produce them.” tinyurl.com/yc5y2nfr, tinyurl.com/5n7enmtw

France backs ‘Make in India’ in defence, signals new model for Rafale deal ahead of Modi visit French diplomatic sources say future defence cooperation with India will be aligned with the ‘Make in India’ initiative and based on an equal partnership. They express optimism about the prospects of enhanced cooperation in the nuclear sector, citing recent legislative reforms in India.

France and India hail growing ties as Modi hosts Macron The world's most populous nation plans to buy 114 Rafale jets, a potential $35 billion deal, as part of its push to steer defense purchases away from Russia. MUMBAI, India (AFP) — France and India celebrated their ties as a force for global stability, as President Emmanuel Macron kicked off a three-day visit focused on technology and defense cooperation on Tuesday. A potential multibillion-dollar fighter jet deal is also on the table, with officials travelling with Macron expressing confidence that a contract for 114 Rafales can be finalized. Speaking to reporters after his meeting with Macron in Mumbai, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that “in today’s turbulent world, this is a partnership for global stability.” Macron said the “remarkable acceleration” of ties with India came in response to the “changing international order.” Both leaders had earlier referred to each other as their “dear friend” in posts on social media. Macron is on his fourth visit to India since taking office in 2017, accompanied by his wife, Brigitte. He began his trip in India’s financial capital, honouring the victims of the 2008 Mumb…

India has issued a Letter of Request to France for 114 additional Rafale fighter jets, advancing one of the Indian Air Force’s biggest fighter acquisition programs. India will operate the f4 variant and from the early 2030s upgrade to the f5 variant basically a 4.5 gen plus fighter

TOI Interview: ‘Rafale deal will toe Make-in-India line’ Ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s visit to France next week for the G7 summit, French ambassador Thierry Mathou tells TOI in an exclusive interview that India’s involvement with the group of the world’s most advanced and industrialised nations has become indispensable. Mathou said India’s participation in a ‘defensive’ mission to secure Strait of Hormuz once the conflict is over would send a powerful signal.

#BREAKING | 🇮🇳 🇫🇷 — India finalized a request for 114 Rafale fighter jets from France, valued at $39 billion. 90 will be manufactured in India via a Dassault partnership, while 24 will be delivered directly from France. The request is expected within weeks, ahead of Modi's June visit to France.

FCAS opportunity? What PM Modi and Macron's defence push could mean for 6th-generation fighter India and France are set to co-design, co-develop, and co-produce advanced defence platforms, particularly next-generation fighter jets. This strategic partnership follows France's split with Germany on a similar project, with India's dual-capable military aligning perfectly with French requirements. The collaboration aims to maximize local content and manufacturing in India, bolstering indigenous capabilities and shaping the future of aerial combat.