India has pitched with France to become a hub for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) for Rafale fighter jets.

This comes even as last month Indonesia entered into a deal with France to buy 42 Rafale Jets and UAE signed a deal to buy 80 of the fighter jets In December 2021.

India had signed a deal with France in 2016 to get 36 Rafale jets, of which 33 have been delivered. This makes &nbsp;countries in the region have these France made fighter jets.

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The Indian proposal comes amid the government's Atmanirbhar Bharat policy under which local manufacturing of defense equipment has been the focus. During the visit of French&nbsp;Defence Minister Florence Parly, both sides had discussed joint manufacture of aero engines in India.

At an event of an Industry chamber, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had announced that ''a big French company will manufacture an engine in India...in collaboration with an Indian company''.

India and France have a robust defense relationship, from annual ministerial-level defence dialogue to regular defense exercises of the three&nbsp;services. &nbsp;The Indian Navy also participated in the French-led La Pérouse exercise, along with other Quad members from 5 to 7 April 2021.

And not just for French Rafales, India is focusing on Jewar-Noida International Airport to be a large MRO hub. Indian Prime Minister Naredra Modi had laid the foundation of the airport in a grand ceremony in November 2021. It is touted to become India's largest airport.

India has pitched with France to become a hub for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) for Rafale fighter jets. This comes even as last month Indonesia entered into a deal with France to buy 42 Rafale Jets and UAE signed a deal to buy 80 of the fighter jets In December 2021.

India has pitched with France to become a hub for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) for Rafale fighter jets. This comes even as last month Indonesia entered into a deal with France to buy 42 Rafale Jets and UAE signed a deal to buy 80 of the fighter jets In December 2021. India had signed a deal with France in 2016 to get 36 Rafale jets, of which 33 have been delivered. This makes countries in the region have these France made fighter jets. Also see | After Rafale, how Boeing's F-15EX fighter jet can change IAF's strike capability The Indian proposal comes amid the government's Atmanirbhar Bharat policy under which local manufacturing of defense equipment has been the focus. During the visit of French Defence Minister Florence Parly, both sides had discussed joint manufacture of aero engines in India. At an event of an Industry chamber, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had announced that ''a big French company will manufacture an engine in India...in collaboration with an Indian company''. India and France have a robust defense relationship, from annual ministerial-level defence dialogue to regular defense exercises of the three services. The Indian Navy also participated in the French-led La Pérouse exercise, along with other Quad members from 5 to 7 April 2021. And not just for French Rafales, India is focusing on Jewar-Noida International Airport to be a large MRO hub. Indian Prime Minister Naredra Modi had laid the foundation of the airport in a grand ceremony in November 2021. It is touted to become India's largest airport.

India pitches with France to become Rafale maintenance hub

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to act jointly after Australia cancelled its submarine order worth $40 billion to Paris.

Modi and Macron discussed about cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region as well as the Afghanistan crisis during their telephonic conversation.

Opting out of its deal with France, Australia had formed an alliance with the United States and the United Kingdom, dubbed as Aukus, for eight nuclear-powered submarines.

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Calling it a ''stab in the back,'' France had recalled its ambassadors from the US and Australia.

During his phone call with Modi, Macron assured that France is committed to strengthening India's strategic autonomy.

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As a part of close relations between the two countries, Macron said that France will collaborate with India on both industry and technology.

He also highlighted that India and France share a relationship based on mutual respect and trust and their shared approach will promote ''regional stability and rule of law while ruling out any form of hegemony.''&nbsp;

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to act jointly after Australia cancelled its submarine order worth $40 billion to Paris.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to act jointly after Australia cancelled its submarine order worth $40 billion to Paris. Modi and Macron discussed about cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region as well as the Afghanistan crisis during their telephonic conversation. Opting out of its deal with France, Australia had formed an alliance with the United States and the United Kingdom, dubbed as Aukus, for eight nuclear-powered submarines. Also read | Awkward Aukus: Joe Biden forgets Scott Morrison's name, calls him 'that fellow down under' Calling it a ''stab in the back,'' France had recalled its ambassadors from the US and Australia. During his phone call with Modi, Macron assured that France is committed to strengthening India's strategic autonomy. Also read | Aukus deal: Recalled French envoy leaves embassy in Australia, reaches airport As a part of close relations between the two countries, Macron said that France will collaborate with India on both industry and technology. He also highlighted that India and France share a relationship based on mutual respect and trust and their shared approach will promote ''regional stability and rule of law while ruling out any form of hegemony.''

After Aukus submarine dispute, India and France pledge to act jointly in Indo-Pacific region

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India pitches with France to become Rafale maintenance hub

After Aukus submarine dispute, India and France pledge to act jointly in Indo-Pacific region