India France Rafale Jet Deal
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India–France review partnership in key meet, emphasise defence and civil nuclear cooperation
India | April 14, 2026 8:20 ISTThe meeting was conducted under the India-France Foreign Office Consultations framework, bringing together Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Martin Briens, Secretary-General of the French Foreign Ministry. Both sides reviewed ongoing cooperation and explored ways to strengthen ties further.
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India, France to expand Rafale deal, co-produce jets under 'Make in India': French President Macron
India | February 19, 2026 23:50 ISTIndia has pitched to France for at least 50 per cent of indigenous components as part of the new Rafale deal pegged at a massive Rs 3.25 lakh crore. The Rafale jets are capable of carrying a range of potent weapons.
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Hammer missiles, M88 engines and more: Rafale deal to boast 50 per cent Made in India components
India | February 18, 2026 9:27 ISTIndia has pitched to France for at least 50 per cent of indigenous components as part of the new Rafale deal pegged at a massive Rs 3.25 lakh crore. These include the production of HAMMER Missiles, M88 Rafale engines, aero-engine parts and more in coordination with French companies.
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India does not just participate in global innovation; India leads it: Macron
India | February 17, 2026 22:10 ISTPM Modi and the French President will later travel to the national capital to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam from February 16 to 20.
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Mumbai traffic advisory for Feb 17: Heavy vehicles banned on WEH; check routes to avoid
Maharashtra | February 17, 2026 7:18 ISTMumbai traffic advisory: The restriction will remain in place from 8 AM to 9 PM on both sides of the highway, covering the stretch between Vakola Flyover and Dahisar Toll Naka. Trucks, trailers, and other heavy vehicles must avoid this route during these hours.
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New Rafale deal, trade, MoUs and more on agenda as PM Modi meets French President Macron | DETAILS
India | February 17, 2026 12:07 ISTFrench President Emmanuel Macron arrived in India on Tuesday for a two-day visit. He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai to discuss India-France defence ties and more especially after New Delhi signed the mega deal to acquire 114 Rafale jets from Paris.
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Macron in India: Rafale, submarines and big-ticket defence deals set stage for landmark visit
India | February 16, 2026 23:58 ISTFrench President Emmanuel Macron's February 2026 visit to India will focus on major Defence negotiations including Rafale Marine jets, submarine development under P-75I, engine collaboration and joint production. Macron will undertake a three-day visit to India beginning February 17.
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India to get 114 Rafale jets, 6 P8i aircraft for Navy as Rajnath Singh-led defence council gives nod
India | February 12, 2026 18:25 ISTIndia currently has 36 Rafale fighter jets in two squadrons stationed in Haryana's Ambala and Hasimara in West Bengal. The new deal with France is expected to cost a whopping Rs 3.25 lakh crore.
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India, France ink Rs 63,000-cr deal for 26 advanced Rafale Marine combat jets: All you need to know
India | April 28, 2025 14:55 ISTIndia is procuring the jets from French defence major Dassault Aviation for deployment on board aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. The defence and strategic ties between India and France have been on an upswing in the last few years.
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India, France to sign Rs 63,000 crore contract for Rafale-Marine fighter jets on April 28: Reports
India | April 19, 2025 21:22 ISTThe contract will include 22 single-seat Rafale-M jets and four twin-seat trainers, along with a comprehensive package for fleet maintenance, logistical support, personnel training, and indigenous component manufacturing.
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Macron to land in Jaipur on Republic Day eve, to hold mega roadshow with PM Modi
World | January 24, 2024 23:41 ISTThe French president's visit is taking place as top negotiators from the two sides are looking at finalising two mega defence deals for India's procurement of 26 Rafale-M (marine version) fighter jets and three French-designed Scorpene submarines.
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Naval variant of Rafale jets to equip Indian Navy, says Dassault Aviation
India | July 15, 2023 16:11 ISTNotably, India is procuring the Rafale jets for deployment on the indigenously built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.
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Rafale jet deal: Congress to move privilege motion against PM Modi
Politics | July 24, 2018 10:11 ISTRafale jet deal: Congress to move privilege motion against PM Modi
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