According to French defence officials, the meeting between the two sides also marked the formal launch of the Rafale marine programme, which already equips the Indian Air Force.
India's recent agreement with France to procure 26 Rafale-Marine aircraft for its naval fleet will significantly bolster its defence capabilities and exert strategic pressure on Pakistan, particularly in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, according to defence expert Sanjeev
India and France are expected to sign their largest-ever defence deal for the sale of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft for the Indian Navy on April 28 in the presence of French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu.
DPP legislator Puma Shen accused opposition parties, including the KMT and TPP, of working with pro-China groups to obstruct US arms deals and undermine Taiwan's civil defence efforts. He also rejected allegations that he was secretly funded by the US or seeking to profit from Chinese missil
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi lauded the India-US defence deals signed following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States and said that the 10-year plan that will be laid out will greatly benefit defence production in the country.
In a move towards boosting its surveillance and fighting capabilities, the Indian Navy is looking towards concluding three major defence deals this financial year, including the 31 MQ-9B drone deal, 3 additional Scorpene submarines and the 26 Rafale-M fighter aircraft project.
Amid the growing close ties between India and Russia, New Delhi has asked Moscow to expedite and advance the deliveries of the S-400 air defence missile system deliveries.
On Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country, Abhay Kumar Singh, United Russia party's Deputat (MLA), from Russia's Kursk on Monday said that the talks between India and Russia will focus on crucial global matters including defence deals, cultural topics, economic and geopolitic
Several crucial 'Made in India' defence projects including the proposal for buying more K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers and fighter aircraft engines will be on the Centre's agenda for final approval after the elections
"Their love for Pakistan time and again shows that though leaders of Congress are in India they sing the praises of Pakistan. The elections are not being held in Pakistan but in India. But their thoughts are such that they want to seek the votes of those who support Pakistan," Thukur said sp