India-France Summit Targets 50% ‘Make in India’ Milestone For Historic 114 Rafale Procurement
India and France are advancing a landmark defence pact centred on the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets, with India pushing aggressively for at least 50 per cent localisation in manufacturing. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh emphasised that negotiations aim to exceed an initial French offer of around 40 per cent, marking the first instance of Rafale production outside France under
India and France are advancing a landmark defence pact centred on the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets, with India pushing aggressively for at least 50 per cent localisation in manufacturing. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh emphasised that negotiations aim to exceed an initial French offer of around 40 per cent, marking the first instance of Rafale production outside France under
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