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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicIndia-France

Topic: India-France

India-France sign mega deal for 26 Rafale fighters, integration of Astra missile & a fuselage facility

Delivery of these aircraft would begin in 2028, 3 years from the date of contract, and will be completed by 2030.

Talks with France to begin for G2G deal for multirole fighter aircraft, Rafale M pact this month

MRFA deal will entail Rafale fighter & it will involve Dassault Aviation setting up a final assembly line in India in partnership with a defence industry player, ThePrint has learnt

Marseille-Mumbai corridor, nuclear cooperation, AI & defence in focus during Modi’s visit to France

The PM will visit France from 10-12 February for the 6th time during his tenure; will also inaugurate Indian consulate in Marseille.

India, France to sign Rafale marine fighters deal, likely during French defence minister’s April visit

India also developing 87 Twin Engine Deck Based Fighters. Indian Navy initially sought 145, based on three-carrier force plan, but govt advised planning based on two-aircraft carrier force.

French carrier strike group, Indian warships to carry out 42nd Varuna bilateral exercise on west coast

The French CSG is led by the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle that can operate up to 40 aircraft. Exercise Varuna, featuring the two navies, began in 2001.

India, France to Collaborate on Global Food Security

Joint initiative to utilize sustainable practices and address climate change

150 translated titles, poetry, music—new campaign familiarising Indians with French literature

The week-long celebration, Pardon My French!, kicked off on 20 September with a book launch that included a quick tour of the featured titles and engaging conversations.

Base price of Rafale agreed upon, fighters for Navy to have India-specific enhancements

Navy team has already visited Ambala air station where IAF has kept one squadron of Rafales to understand commonalities of maintenance that can be pursued.

French PM Trudeau seeks fresh talks with India, to address ‘serious’ national security concerns

Trudeau's remarks follow his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Italy during the G7 Summit where India was invited as an Outreach country.

Two documents, Modi-Macron visits—India-France defence partnership is touching new heights

Horizon 2047 signed during Modi's visit to France in July 2023 and the defence industrial roadmap during Macron’s visit to India in January 2024 guide the strategic bonhomie between the two countries.

On Camera

Dogs matter more to Indian middle class than people

Why do people who complain that our municipalities are incapable of offering proper shelter to dogs not worry about the pathetic shelter offered to refugees and victims of political persecution?

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.