‘Negotiations On’: Why India-France Didn’t Announce New Rafale, Scorpene Deals

The defence acquisition council (DAC) cleared the Indian Navy’s proposals to acquire 26 Rafale-M jets and three submarines from France on July 13India and France are yet to conclude negotiations on technical and commercial aspects of deals for the Indian military’s planned acquisition of 26 Rafale Marine combat jets and three Scorpene submarines, people familiar with the matter said on

July 19, 2023
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Safran To Design Jet Engines Per India’s Need As ‘Bespoke Suits’

After 26 Rafale-M fighters and 3 Scorpene submarines got selected for the Indian Navy, France is pinning its hopes on getting an order for the Indian Air Force’s fighter program and P75(I)French aerospace major Safran will co-design critical jet engine technology, instead of focussing only on the transfer of existing technology, for India’s next generation of equipment as per its needs, according

July 19, 2023
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USS Stethem Conducts Cooperative Deployment With Indian Navy Following Goa Port Visit

Panjim: The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) conducted a Cooperative Deployment (CODEP) with the Indian Navy following the ship’s port visit to Goa, India, on July 18.“The port visit reinforces President Biden and Prime Minister Modi’s commitment to an Indo-Pacific region built on shared values and principles as we strengthen the relationship between our two

July 19, 2023
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Argentina Counterpart Jorge Taiana Hold Discussions On Boosting Defence Ties

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held a meeting with his Argentinean counterpart Jorge Enrique Taiana. Both Ministers discussed the ongoing defence cooperation initiatives, including measures to enhance defence industrial partnership.Taking to his official Twitter handle, Rajnath Singh stated, "Had Insightful deliberations with the Defence Minister of Argentine Republic, Mr

July 18, 2023
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India, France Agree To Jointly Develop New Generation Military Equipment

India and France agreed to develop new generation military equipment as part of a long-term roadmap during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Paris, French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain said on Tuesday.India and France agreed to develop new generation military equipment as part of a long-term roadmap during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Paris, French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain said on

July 18, 2023
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Techno-Commercial Negotiations On Rafale-M, Scorpene Projects Yet To Be Firmed Up: Sources

India’s negotiations to acquire 26 Rafale-M fighter jets and three Scorpene submarines from France have yet to be concluded, according to unnamed sources. While an agreement between India’s state-run Mazagon Dock Limited and France’s Naval Group has been confirmed for the submarine project, discussions about costs and technical aspects continue. The deal for the jet variant will be finalised at

July 18, 2023
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Safran And HAL To Form Joint Venture Company For New Generation Helicopter Engines In India

An artist’s rendering of the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH)Safran Helicopter Engines and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have decided to set up their new joint venture company in Bangalore, India.It will be dedicated to the design, development, production, sales and support of helicopter engines, with first objective to build the most adequate propulsion solution for the Indian Ministry

July 18, 2023
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‘Bilateral Roadmap Is To Open Areas of Cooperation, Not To Enumerate Contracts’: Sources On Rafale Deal Missing In India-France Joint Statement

New Delhi: The proposed deal to acquire 26 Rafale Marine jets from France was not included in the joint statement released after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris as “contracts are not put out before they are finalised” and “negotiations are going to take place,” sources said.As per sources, India has indicated its willingness to acquire the

July 18, 2023
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Idea Was To Send Strong Message of Trust, Friendship: French Envoy Lenain On PM Modi’s Bastille Day Visit

New Delhi: Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a visit to France where he was a Guest of Honour of the country’s Bastille Day celebrations, Ambassador of France to India, Emmanuel Lenain said that the two countries have agreed to develop new-generation military equipment.Terming PM Modi’s visit as "very significant," the French envoy said that big outcomes were seen in defence and

July 18, 2023
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India, US Underscore Importance of Bilateral Clean Energy Engagement

New Delhi: The Ministerial meeting of the US-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP) was held between Union Minister Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri and US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm in New Delhi.During the meeting, India and US noted the growing importance of bilateral energy cooperation and underscored the importance of bilateral clean energy engagement.India and

July 18, 2023
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