Macron eyes 114 Dassault Rafale jet deal and opens Airbus plant in India

French President Macron begins a three-day India visit to discuss a 114-unit Dassault Rafale deal and inaugurate a new Airbus helicopter assembly line.

Feb 17, 2026•2 min

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India and France renew defence pact and launch Airbus H125 assembly line.

India and France will renew their 10-year defence pact and inaugurate the first private Airbus H125 helicopter assembly line in Karnataka this Tuesday.

Feb 16, 2026•2 min

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