"French President Emmanuel Macron is in India for a three-day visit aimed at shoring up defense and AI ties with the South Asian country. Macron is scheduled to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi later Tuesday, in Mumbai, where the leaders are set to discuss expanding military partnership between the two countries. Macron is then set to attend the global AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi in the next days."
"Macron visit amid talks on Rafale megadeal An Indian government panel last week gave its preliminary approval for the purchase of additional Rafale fighter jets and maritime patrol aircraft in deals valued at billions of dollars, India's defense ministry said. The purchases are worth $40 billion. Maintaining air power is a strategic priority for India, which faces persistent security challenges along its borders with nuclear-armed rivals Pakistan and China."
French President Emmanuel Macron is conducting a three-day visit to India to bolster defense cooperation and artificial intelligence collaboration. He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai to discuss expanding military partnership and then attend the global AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The visit coincides with Indian preliminary approval for additional Rafale fighter jets and maritime patrol aircraft, with purchases valued at $40 billion. Maintaining air power remains a strategic priority for India due to persistent security challenges along its borders with nuclear-armed Pakistan and China. Further updates are expected as talks progress.
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