Europe Today Looks Different From the One Trump’s Team Describes
Secretary of State Marco Rubio appealed to European leaders in Munich by stressing Christian and cultural bonds that are no longer universal.
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Macron hardens attack on far-left LFI, says antisemitic rhetoric must be tackled
Emmanuel Macron stepped up his criticism of France Unbowed, linking the left-wing party’s stance to broader concerns about antisemitism in public life.
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
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)
IAF’s 114 Rafale Mega-Deal: F-4 Fifth-Gen & 24 ‘Super Rafales’ To Counter China-Pak Threats
India’s ambitious procurement of 114 advanced Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation marks a significant enhancement to the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) combat capabilities.Among these, 24 aircraft will feature the cutting-edge ‘Super Rafale’ configuration, derived from the F-5 variant currently under development by the French aerospace giant.The IAF already operates the F-3 standard Rafales,
India Eyes 31 More Rafale-M Jets Following Massive 114-Unit IAF Order: Report
India is poised to dramatically expand its fleet of Rafale fighter jets, with reports indicating a potential order for 31 additional Rafale Marine variants for the Indian Navy on top of a freshly approved procurement of 114 aircraft for the Indian Air Force, according to reports in French media.French media outlet La Tribune has revealed that New Delhi has approached France to supply these extra
Defence Ministers of India, France To Co-Chair 6th Annual Defence Dialogue In Bangalore
Defence Ministers Rajnath Singh of India and Catherine Vautrin of France will co-chair the 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue in Bengaluru on 17 February. This key bilateral meeting, announced by India’s Ministry of Defence, underscores the deepening strategic partnership between the two nations.The dialogue will comprehensively review all aspects of bilateral defence cooperation.
India To Locally Build 96 of 114 Rafales In Record Defence Pact
India has taken a significant step towards bolstering its air defence capabilities with a landmark deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets. Dassault Aviation, the French manufacturer, will deliver 18 aircraft in fully operational condition, while the remaining 96 will be produced domestically.This arrangement marks India’s largest defence procurement to date, emphasising self-reliance in military
Paris mayoral hopeful Dati takes campaign inspiration from New York’s Mamdani
Paris mayoral hopeful Rachida Dati is running her campaign almost entirely on social media, posting videos with everyday Parisians to drive home her campaign promises. The strategy echoes that of socialist newcomer turned New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani…
French Prosecutors to Investigate Diplomat as Part of Epstein Probe
The Paris prosecutor’s office said it was looking into three new complaints with links to the files and revisiting an earlier investigation into an Epstein associate who died in 2022.