Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, the Indian government had approved plans to buy 26 more Rafale jets and another three Scorpene-class submarines. But there was no mention of either of the deals in the joint statement issued last week post the bilateral talks.

Now, the Indian government sources have clarified to WION that the reason why it wasn’t mentioned in the joint statement is because “contracts aren’t put in vision statements”.

The sources on Tuesday (July 18) said that India and France would soon begin negotiations in many areas like price and date of delivery.

“India has made it clear that it wants Rafale fighter jets for the Navy and negotiations in this regard will take place to finalise it,” sources told WION.

The sources&nbsp;said that Rafale wasn’t included in the roadmap because it was for the next 25 years.

Since the Rafale contract would be completed long before 25 years, hence both countries felt that it didn't have to be mentioned in the statement, the sources said.

On the Scorpene deal, the sources said the agreement wasn’t finalised as key aspects of the deal still need to be discussed.

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“Scorpene deal still not concluded but both sides don't expect any difficulty,” they said.

On July 15, the Defence Acquisition Council, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved the proposal to acquire 26 Naval variant Rafale jets and three French-designed Scorpene class submarines. Out of the 26 jets, four will be used as trainer aircraft for the naval platform.

The delivery of the aircraft will start within three years after the contract is signed. However, it may take around a year to finalize the deal as detailed price negotiations need to take place.

After the Indian government announced the acquisition of Rafale fighter jets for the Navy, Dassault Aviation had issued a statement.

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“Following an international competition launched by the Indian authorities, this decision comes after a successful trial campaign held in India, during which the Navy Rafale demonstrated that it fully met the Indian Navy's operational requirements and was perfectly suited to the specificities of its aircraft carrier.”

“The Indian Navy's 26 Rafale will eventually join the 36 Rafale already in service, which are giving full satisfaction to the Indian Air Force, making India the first country to make the same military choice as France by operating both versions of the aircraft to help consolidate its superiority in the air and on the seas and guarantee its sovereignty," Dassault said.

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According to reports from AFP, India stands as one of the largest purchasers of French arms. Back in 2015, during Prime Minister Modi's visit to Paris, a significant agreement was unveiled for the acquisition of 36 Rafale fighter jets, valued at approximately 4.0 billion euros at that time.

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Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, the Indian government had approved plans to buy 26 more Rafale jets and another three Scorpene-class submarines.

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, the Indian government had approved plans to buy 26 more Rafale jets and another three Scorpene-class submarines. But there was no mention of either of the deals in the joint statement issued last week post the bilateral talks. Now, the Indian government sources have clarified to WION that the reason why it wasn’t mentioned in the joint statement is because “contracts aren’t put in vision statements”. The sources on Tuesday (July 18) said that India and France would soon begin negotiations in many areas like price and date of delivery. “India has made it clear that it wants Rafale fighter jets for the Navy and negotiations in this regard will take place to finalise it,” sources told WION. The sources said that Rafale wasn’t included in the roadmap because it was for the next 25 years. Since the Rafale contract would be completed long before 25 years, hence both countries felt that it didn't have to be mentioned in the statement, the sources said. On the Scorpene deal, the sources said the agreement wasn’t finalised as key aspects of the deal still need to be discussed. India-France defence deals on track: France shares details “Scorpene deal still not concluded but both sides don't expect any difficulty,” they said. On July 15, the Defence Acquisition Council, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved the proposal to acquire 26 Naval variant Rafale jets and three French-designed Scorpene class submarines. Out of the 26 jets, four will be used as trainer aircraft for the naval platform. The delivery of the aircraft will start within three years after the contract is signed. However, it may take around a year to finalize the deal as detailed price negotiations need to take place. After the Indian government announced the acquisition of Rafale fighter jets for the Navy, Dassault Aviation had issued a statement. Also read | It's official, Indian govt announces selection of 26 Navy Rafale to boost Indian Navy “Following an international competition launched by the Indian authorities, this decision comes after a successful trial campaign held in India, during which the Navy Rafale demonstrated that it fully met the Indian Navy's operational requirements and was perfectly suited to the specificities of its aircraft carrier.” “The Indian Navy's 26 Rafale will eventually join the 36 Rafale already in service, which are giving full satisfaction to the Indian Air Force, making India the first country to make the same military choice as France by operating both versions of the aircraft to help consolidate its superiority in the air and on the seas and guarantee its sovereignty," Dassault said. Also read | India, France sign key defence pacts, set to co-develop new combat aircraft engine According to reports from AFP, India stands as one of the largest purchasers of French arms. Back in 2015, during Prime Minister Modi's visit to Paris, a significant agreement was unveiled for the acquisition of 36 Rafale fighter jets, valued at approximately 4.0 billion euros at that time. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Rafale and Scorpene submarine deals didn’t figure in Indo-French joint statement. Here’s why

India's 6th and final submarine of Project 75, temporarily designated as Yard 11880, has commenced its maiden sea trials. This is a phase where the crucial systems (propulsion, weapons, sensors etc) of the diesel-electric attack submarine will be put to a series of tests under various operating conditions. The&nbsp;vessel is expected to be delivered to the Indian Navy in early 2024 and, once commissioned into the naval services, it'll be known as INS Vaghsheer. The commissioning of a vessel marks its formal induction into the Maritime force and it is there on known by its name with the INS prefix.&nbsp;

Built at Mazgaon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, Vaghsheer is the sixth in the line of India's Kalvari-class submarines. Generally, the name of the first vessel in a series of ships of a similar kind is used to refer to the entire series. So far, the Indian Navy has commissioned INS Kalvari, Khanderi, Karanj, Vela and Vagir.

Scorpene submarines are of French origin and are being built in India under technology transfer from the Naval Group of France.&nbsp;

"MDL has 'delivered'&nbsp;three submarines of the Project – 75 in 24 months and the commencement of sea trials of the sixth submarine is a significant milestone. This is indicative of the boost towards Aatma Nirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India)," said the Indian Navy.&nbsp;

Vaghsheer is named after the sandfish, a deep-sea predator of the Indian Ocean. Earlier, the Indian Navy operated a Russian-origin submarine by the name INS Vaghsheer. That vessel served the Navy from 1974 to 1997.

"Old warships never die" it is said in the Navy,&nbsp;in line with that, the legacy of the old vessels is resurrected by naming the latest ones after the ships of the bygone era.&nbsp;

At present, India operates seven Russian-origin Kilo class submarines, four German HDW submarines, five Scorpene submarines and the indigenous nuclear ballistic missile submarine INS Arihant.&nbsp;

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India's 6th and final submarine of Project 75, temporarily designated as Yard 11880, has commenced its maiden sea trials. This is a phase where the crucial systems (propulsion, weapons, sensors etc) of the diesel-electric attack submarine will be put to a series of tests under various operating conditions.

India's 6th and final submarine of Project 75, temporarily designated as Yard 11880, has commenced its maiden sea trials. This is a phase where the crucial systems (propulsion, weapons, sensors etc) of the diesel-electric attack submarine will be put to a series of tests under various operating conditions. The vessel is expected to be delivered to the Indian Navy in early 2024 and, once commissioned into the naval services, it'll be known as INS Vaghsheer. The commissioning of a vessel marks its formal induction into the Maritime force and it is there on known by its name with the INS prefix. Built at Mazgaon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, Vaghsheer is the sixth in the line of India's Kalvari-class submarines. Generally, the name of the first vessel in a series of ships of a similar kind is used to refer to the entire series. So far, the Indian Navy has commissioned INS Kalvari, Khanderi, Karanj, Vela and Vagir. Scorpene submarines are of French origin and are being built in India under technology transfer from the Naval Group of France. "MDL has 'delivered' three submarines of the Project – 75 in 24 months and the commencement of sea trials of the sixth submarine is a significant milestone. This is indicative of the boost towards Aatma Nirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India)," said the Indian Navy. Vaghsheer is named after the sandfish, a deep-sea predator of the Indian Ocean. Earlier, the Indian Navy operated a Russian-origin submarine by the name INS Vaghsheer. That vessel served the Navy from 1974 to 1997. "Old warships never die" it is said in the Navy, in line with that, the legacy of the old vessels is resurrected by naming the latest ones after the ships of the bygone era. At present, India operates seven Russian-origin Kilo class submarines, four German HDW submarines, five Scorpene submarines and the indigenous nuclear ballistic missile submarine INS Arihant. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India's 6th Scorpene submarine 'Vaghsheer' starts maiden sea sortie; delivery to navy by early 2024

Vela: India's Scorpene class submarine with anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare capability

Documents relating to Indian submarines were stolen from French naval contractor DCNS and not leaked, a French government source said yesterday, adding that the information published so far showed only operational aspects of the submarines. 
 
India and France have opened investigations after The Australian newspaper published on Wednesday documents about its Scorpene submarines being built in India. 
 
&quot;It is not a leak, it is theft,&quot; the source said. &quot;We have not found any DCNS negligence, but we have identified some dishonesty by an individual.&quot; 
 
The source said the documents looked to have been stolen in 2011 by a former French employee who had been fired while providing training in India on the use of the submarines. 
 
The documents were not classified and at this stage appeared to only focus on the operational elements of the submarines, the source said. 
 
(Reuters)

A former French employee who was fired while providing training on use of the submarines might have stolen the papers, he added

Documents relating to Indian submarines were stolen from French naval contractor DCNS and not leaked, a French government source said yesterday, adding that the information published so far showed only operational aspects of the submarines. India and France have opened investigations after The Australian newspaper published on Wednesday documents about its Scorpene submarines being built in India. "It is not a leak, it is theft," the source said. "We have not found any DCNS negligence, but we have identified some dishonesty by an individual." The source said the documents looked to have been stolen in 2011 by a former French employee who had been fired while providing training in India on the use of the submarines. The documents were not classified and at this stage appeared to only focus on the operational elements of the submarines, the source said. (Reuters)

Scorpene documents stolen, not leaked: French govt source

Australia&rsquo;s &lsquo;The Australian&rsquo; newspaper today uploaded a fresh tranche of leaked documents relating to information about operating instructions of underwater warfare system of the six Scorpene submarines which are being built in India by French firm DCNS. 
 
However, a top defence analyst allayed fears that it could compromise the security of the strategically important combat vessels. Like in the previous case, the newspaper has blacked out all details which it felt would compromise India&rsquo;s security interests. 
 
However, the new set of documents, with Indian Navy insignia on it and marked &ldquo;Restricted Scorpene India&rdquo;, gives details about the sonar system of the submarines which is used to gather intelligence underwater. 
 
It talks about a wide range of technical specifications of the sonars and at what degree and frequency it will function. The documents detail the &ldquo;Operating Instruction Manual&rdquo;, which talks about how to select a target for weapon firing, weapon configuration selection, among others. 
 
Though the Navy has not yet officially reacted to the release of new documents, sources maintained that it does not compromise national security. They said the same information about a submarine was on &ldquo;many naval defence websites&rdquo;. 
 
&ldquo;On the face of it, these documents are basic operating manual. You buy any goods from the market, it will come with an operating manual,&rdquo; defence analyst commodore Uday Bhaskar (Retd), director of Society of Policy Studies told PTI. 
 
If the question is if tonight&rsquo;s revelation has made our submarines vulnerable, &ldquo;then the answer is no&rdquo;, he said. &ldquo;It is more like basic operating instructions for the user,&rdquo; he said. 
 
The paper said it has been told that the secret data was removed from DCNS by a former sub-contractor in 2011 and taken to a private company in Southeast Asia before being passed on to a branch of that company in a second Southeast Asian nation. 
 
A disk containing the data filed was then posted in regular mail to a company in Australia. DCNS is focusing its investigation on former employees and sub-contractors involved in the project. At this stage it is not thought that the leak came from India.&nbsp; 
 
(PTI)

The new documents detail operating instructions of the submarine's underwater warfare system

Australia’s ‘The Australian’ newspaper today uploaded a fresh tranche of leaked documents relating to information about operating instructions of underwater warfare system of the six Scorpene submarines which are being built in India by French firm DCNS. However, a top defence analyst allayed fears that it could compromise the security of the strategically important combat vessels. Like in the previous case, the newspaper has blacked out all details which it felt would compromise India’s security interests. However, the new set of documents, with Indian Navy insignia on it and marked “Restricted Scorpene India”, gives details about the sonar system of the submarines which is used to gather intelligence underwater. It talks about a wide range of technical specifications of the sonars and at what degree and frequency it will function. The documents detail the “Operating Instruction Manual”, which talks about how to select a target for weapon firing, weapon configuration selection, among others. Though the Navy has not yet officially reacted to the release of new documents, sources maintained that it does not compromise national security. They said the same information about a submarine was on “many naval defence websites”. “On the face of it, these documents are basic operating manual. You buy any goods from the market, it will come with an operating manual,” defence analyst commodore Uday Bhaskar (Retd), director of Society of Policy Studies told PTI. If the question is if tonight’s revelation has made our submarines vulnerable, “then the answer is no”, he said. “It is more like basic operating instructions for the user,” he said. The paper said it has been told that the secret data was removed from DCNS by a former sub-contractor in 2011 and taken to a private company in Southeast Asia before being passed on to a branch of that company in a second Southeast Asian nation. A disk containing the data filed was then posted in regular mail to a company in Australia. DCNS is focusing its investigation on former employees and sub-contractors involved in the project. At this stage it is not thought that the leak came from India. (PTI)

The Australian publishes new set of leaked Scorpene documents