India–France Strategic Deal: What the $35 Billion Rafale and Defence Collaboration Means for India’s Aerospace Sector
India and France are deepening their long-standing strategic partnership with advanced negotiations centred on fighter aircraft acquisition and broader defence-industrial cooperation. The proposed multi-billion-dollar framework — widely reported to be valued at around $35 billion across platforms and lifecycle support — places the spotlight on the Dassault Rafale and expanded aerospace collaboration. While formal announcements and contract details are subject to official confirmation, the evolving India–France defence engagement has significant implications for India’s aerospace ecosystem, manufacturing ambitions and the government’s Make-in-India strategy. Strategic Context: India–France Defence Ties India and France…
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