Safran To Assemble Rafale’s M88 Engines In India, Turbocharging Atmanirbhar Bharat

To secure an order for 114 additional Rafale fighter jets, Safran has made a ground breaking concession: the assembly of the aircraft’s M88 engine will now take place in India.This marks a historic shift, as Paris had previously refused such arrangements with any partner nation.The developments unfolding between Paris and New Delhi in Feb 2026 transcend a mere defence procurement deal. Safran’s

February 18, 2026
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Indo-French Space Leap: India’s XDLINX Orders 16 Exotrail Propulsion Units For Key Satellite Missions

Hyderabad-based XDLINX Space Labs has placed a significant order with France’s Exotrail for 16 micro-class spaceware™ electric propulsion systems, marking the second collaboration between the two firms.This recent deal, announced amid French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India in February 2026, underscores deepening Indo-French ties in the space domain.XDLINX, a provider of end-to-end

February 18, 2026
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Pixxel And Exotrail Forge Strategic Alliance For Advanced Satellite Electric Thrusters

Bangalore-based Pixxel, a leading Indian space technology start-up, has announced a pivotal partnership with French firm Exotrail to integrate cutting-edge electric propulsion systems into its forthcoming Earth Observation (EO) satellites.This collaboration marks a significant step in enhancing the performance and longevity of Pixxel’s satellite constellation, which is poised to revolutionise

February 18, 2026
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Adani Ports & SEZ and Port of Marseille Fos Sign Strategic IMEC Partnership To Strengthen India–Europe Trade Connectivity

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), the world’s fastest growing integrated transport utility, and the Port of Marseille Fos, France’s leading port and the Mediterranean’s premier gateway, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation on trade facilitation, port innovation, and energy transition.This partnership proposes the creation of an IMEC Ports Club to

February 18, 2026
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India And France Forge Pact On Critical Minerals To Secure Green Tech Supply Chains

India and France have unveiled a significant Joint Declaration of Intent to foster cooperation in critical minerals, marking a pivotal step in their strategic partnership. The announcement came from Indian Ambassador to France, Sanjeev Kumar Singla, during a media briefing on Tuesday.This development underscores the growing emphasis on securing supply chains for minerals essential to green

February 18, 2026
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India-France Upgrade To ‘Special Global Strategic Partnership’ Ushers In Year of Innovation Across Defence, AI, And Beyond

India and France have elevated their bilateral relations to a ‘Special Global Strategic Partnership’, marking a significant enhancement in their longstanding alliance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron made this announcement during a joint press conference on 17 February, underscoring a deepened commitment across multiple domains.The leaders launched the

February 18, 2026
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