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Macron calls India’s push for Rafale co-production ‘legitimate,’ urges Europe to strengthen defence industries
France commits to maximizing Indian manufacturing content in a joint defense project to build up to 90 Rafale jets locally, enhancing strategic ties and job creation.
- French President Emmanuel Macron described India's push to co-produce Rafale fighter jets as 'legitimate' that aligns with the 'direction of history.'
- Macron urged Europe to strengthen its defence industries and create a common 'European standard' to avoid fragmentation in the face of global competition.
- According to an ANI report, the Rafale deal with India marks the first time the jets will be manufactured outside France, with 40-50% localisation under 'Make in India.
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India to make Rafale jets with France in boost to defence ties, Macron says
France and India are entering a new era of defence cooperation with plans to jointly produce Rafale fighter jets as well as helicopters, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday, adding France also hopes to sell more submarines to India. India’s expected order for another 114 Rafales is a “new step forward” in defence ties between the two countries and France hopes to see this replicated with submarines as well, Macron told reporters at…
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Macron calls India’s push for Rafale co-production ‘legitimate,’ urges Europe to strengthen defence industries
Macron on Thursday praised India’s push for localised Rafale production under ‘Make in India’ and highlighted long-term strategic and economic gains, while urging European countries to consolidate their defence sectors to remain globally competitive
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