India, France To Establish Annual Foreign Ministers Dialogue; Protocol On Double Tax Avoidance Agreement To Be Amended

India and France have elevated their bilateral relationship to a Special Global Strategic Partnership, marking a significant milestone during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Mumbai on 17 February 2026.This upgrade reflects the deepening ties between the two nations across defence, technology, innovation, and other key sectors.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Macron announced

February 18, 2026
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PM Modi, French President Macron Virtually Inaugurate H125 Helicopter Final Assembly Line

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron have virtually inaugurated the Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the H125 Light Utility Helicopter at TATA Airbus facility in Vemagal, Karnataka.The ceremony occurred remotely from Mumbai, where the leaders are engaged in high-level discussions during President Macron’s ongoing visit to India. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his

February 18, 2026
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TATA-Airbus Venture Takes Flight: India’s Private Heli Assembly Era Dawns Amid Indigenisation Challenges

On 17 February 2026, India witnessed a landmark moment in its aerospace journey. The inauguration of the country’s first private-sector helicopter final assembly line (FAL) took place in Vemagal, Karnataka. This facility, a joint venture between TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Airbus, targets the production of the versatile H125 helicopter. Announced in early 2024, it embodies the ‘

February 18, 2026
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India Eyes 31 More Rafale Marines From France Amid $39bn Air Force Mega-Deal

India has reportedly requested France to supply 31 additional carrier-capable Dassault Rafale Marine jets for the Indian Navy. This development accompanies Indiai’s ongoing efforts to acquire 114 Rafale fighters for the Indian Air Force under the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program.The information emerged from a report in La Tribune, published just two days after India’s Defence

February 18, 2026
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India-France Sign MoUs For The Production of Hammer Missiles In India

India and France have strengthened their strategic defence ties through the signing of two key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) during the 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue held in Bangalore on Tuesday.The event unfolded in the presence of Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his French counterpart, Catherine Vautrin, who co-chaired the dialogue.The first MoU pertains to amendments

February 18, 2026
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