Rafale Deal Boost: France Pledges Readiness To Meet India’s Demands For Tech Transfer And Indigenous Ordnance Fitment

France has signalled its strongest willingness yet to meet India’s demands on technology transfer, local manufacturing, and indigenous weapons integration in the proposed ₹3.25 lakh crore acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets.The deal, expected to be finalised within a year, is being framed as a Make in India partnership rather than a traditional buyer-seller arrangement.France has conveyed that

June 12, 2026
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India And France Are Moving Closer To A Potential Sixth‑Generation Fighter Jet Collaboration

India and France are engaged in discussions over a potential joint venture to develop a sixth‑generation fighter aircraft, following the termination of a similar Franco‑German initiative, reported ET Defence.High‑level talks have already taken place between the two nations’ defence ministers, underscoring the seriousness of the proposal.As part of the broader cooperation framework, France is also

June 12, 2026
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No Rafale Announcement Expected On PM Modi’s Visit To France For

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to France on 13–14 June 2026 is unlikely to see the formal announcement of the ₹3.25 lakh crore Rafale deal, though negotiations are intensifying, according to a report by Business Line.France has conveyed that it is comfortable sharing technology and aligning the Rafale program with India’s Make in India initiative. Senior French diplomatic sources

June 12, 2026
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