India Pushes Co-Development And Local Manufacturing In Rafale Deal With France

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has underlined that the country’s defence cooperation with France, particularly in relation to the Rafale fighter aircraft, is being pursued with a strong emphasis on co-development, co-design, co-production and co-manufacturing.This reflects New Delhi’s determination to advance the ‘Make in India’ initiative and enhance indigenous capabilities in the defence

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DRDO Develops Next Generation Rydberg Atom-Based RF Sensing Prototype

DRDO is advancing a next generation Rydberg atom-based radio frequency sensing system, with a prototype planned for rollout in the near future.This technology leverages quantum principles to achieve ultra-sensitive, wideband RF detection, promising strategic applications in defence communications, surveillance, and electronic warfare.The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is

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DRDO’s 4D Multi‑Function Phased‑Array Radar Arudhra Radar Simulates Tracking of F‑35 Stealth Fighter

India’s Arudhra radar has demonstrated simulated capability to track an F‑35 stealth fighter, though this remains a computer‑based test rather than proven live detection. While the radar’s specifications suggest it could detect low‑observable aircraft under certain conditions, operational validation against an actual F‑35 has not yet taken place.The Arudhra is a 4D multi‑function phased‑array

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Field Open For French Companies To Participate In Indian Nuclear Sector Under SHANTI Act

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held substantive discussions in Nice on 14 June, focusing on cooperation in the nuclear sector, particularly in the domain of small and advanced modular reactors.The meeting was significant as it marked the first bilateral engagement between the two leaders since the elevation of India–France relations to the level of a ‘Special

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TridenTech Hands Over Indigenous 30 HP Wankel Rotary Engines For UAV Applications

TridenTech Engineering Pvt. Ltd. has formally handed over the first set of its indigenous 30 HP Wankel rotary engines to the armed forces, marking a major milestone in India’s UAV propulsion ecosystem.The engines, designed for drone research and military UAV applications, have successfully completed testing at the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) in Bangalore and secured CEMILAC

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President Macron’s Viral Selfie With PM Modi In Nice Highlights India-France Camaraderie

French President Emmanuel Macron’s selfie with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Nice has quickly become a viral sensation, underscoring the warmth and camaraderie between India and France.The photograph, taken on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, was accompanied by a single-word caption: “Nice!”—a playful double entendre that both described the picturesque Riviera city and conveyed approval of the

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India And France Set Five-Year Target To Double Trade To $32 Billion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Nice has set a bold trajectory for India–France relations, with both sides agreeing to double bilateral trade to $32 billion within five years.The talks produced 13 significant outcomes, underscoring the strategic depth and multidimensional nature of the partnership.The leaders unveiled the India–France Innovation

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Modi And Macron Elevate India-France Ties To Exceptional Strategic Partnership Amid Talks On Ukraine And West Asia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held wide-ranging talks in Nice, focusing on the conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, while also deepening bilateral cooperation under the Horizon 2047 Roadmap and newly adopted Innovation Roadmap 2030.The leaders elevated ties to an Exceptional Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with agreements spanning defence, technology, trade

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PM Modi’s Historic Slovakia Visit Strengthens Bilateral Ties And EU Engagement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Bratislava marks a historic milestone, as he becomes the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Slovakia since its independence in 1993.His two-day State Visit is expected to deepen bilateral ties, expand cooperation in trade, technology, manufacturing, and reaffirm India’s strategic engagement with the European Union.Prime Minister Modi arrived in

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