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India and France to announce major deals in defence, small modular reactors (SMR), and aircraft maintenance during PM Modi’s visit to France.
Expected deal for 26 Rafale-M fighter jets for the Indian Navy.
PM Modi to co-chair AI Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron, focusing on AI governance and responsible applications.
Defence & security will be key discussion topics, with announcements related to ‘Make in India’ and technology transfer.
$10-11 billion worth deals including Rafale-M fighter jets and Scorpene-class submarines likely to be concluded.
India and France in talks for co-development of a 110 KN aero engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft.
Indo-Pacific and India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) will be discussed.
France aims to host 30,000 Indian students by 2030.
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