India-France Pivotal Defence Dialogue Set For February 17 Boost

India and France are set to strengthen their defence ties through a high-level dialogue scheduled for 17 February in Bangalore. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will engage in talks with his French counterpart, Catherine Vautrin, who serves as Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs.This sixth India-France Annual Defence Dialogue promises several key outcomes aimed at deepening bilateral

February 16, 2026
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French President Macron’s Delhi Visit Fuels ₹3.25 Lakh Cr Rafale Alliance Amid AI Summit Spotlight

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to visit India from 17 to 19 February for the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi. The event kicks off on Monday and will draw global leaders, policymakers, and AI specialists. Macron’s itinerary includes key talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underscoring the strengthening strategic partnership between France and India.This visit aligns with renewed

February 16, 2026
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Rafale Deal: Fly-Away Imports Or True Make In India Milestone?

India has approved a monumental ₹3.25 lakh crore deal to procure 114 Rafale multirole fighter jets from France, marking one of the largest defence acquisitions in its history.This proposal, cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Security, includes 18 jets delivered in fly-away condition for rapid induction into the Indian Air Force (IAF).The remaining 96 aircraft will be manufactured locally under

February 16, 2026
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HAL Denies Official Word On Joint Rafale Production With Dassault Aviation

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has firmly denied receiving any official word on a massive procurement deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets, casting doubt on reports of joint manufacturing with France’s Dassault Aviation,  as per a report by Business Today.The clarification emerged after the Ministry of Defence announced on Thursday that the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by

February 16, 2026
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India, France To Forge Hammer Missile JV Ahead of Rafale Expansion Deal

Rafale fighter deploying HAMMER missile seconds before ignitionIndia and France are set to strengthen their defence ties with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the joint production of Hammer missiles. This development comes ahead of an anticipated announcement on the acquisition of 114 additional Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will

February 15, 2026
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Modi And Macron To Unveil H125 Assembly Line, Cementing Indo-French Aerospace Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to virtually inaugurate the H125 Light Utility Helicopter Final Assembly Line at TATA Airbus in Vemagal, Karnataka. This event marks a significant milestone in Indo-French aerospace collaboration.The facility, located in the Sahajaanand Industrial Park near Bangalore, represents TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL)

February 15, 2026
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