India sealed a ₹630 billion ($7.4 billion) deal with France on Monday to acquire 26 Rafale-M fighter jets for its navy, deepening Franco-Indian defence ties and accelerating New Delhi’s push to modernise its forces and curb reliance on Russian arms.
India has inked a ₹630 billion ($7.4 billion) agreement with France to purchase 26 Rafale-M fighter jets—22 single-seat and four twin-seat variants—for the Indian Navy, the Defence Ministry announced on Monday. Built by Dassault Aviation, the aircraft will be delivered by 2030, with crews training in both France and India, a programme expected to create thousands of jobs and benefit numerous local firms.
Approved earlier this month by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s security cabinet, the deal deepens defence ties with France—India’s second-largest arms supplier—and follows the Air Force’s acquisition of 36 Rafales. The new purchase supports New Delhi’s push to modernise its forces, cut reliance on Russian gear and expand domestic production as it faces security challenges from Pakistan and China. It also extends India’s decades-long preference for French hardware, from Mirage 2000 fighters in the 1980s to Scorpene-class submarines ordered in 2005.
Following changes to visa policies earlier this year, several international students in the United States experienced disruptions to their education and employment. While U.S. authorities have since begun restoring student statuses, challenges remain for those affected.
The UK and the European Union have reached their most significant post-Brexit agreement yet, resetting trade and defence ties amid rising global instability and U.S. President Donald Trump’s disruption of the global order.
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The UK and the European Union have reached their most significant post-Brexit agreement yet, resetting trade and defence ties amid rising global instability and U.S. President Donald Trump’s disruption of the global order.
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Finland has been selected as one of the countries implementing European Union measures to supply Ukraine with defence materials, using funds from frozen Russian assets.
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Following changes to visa policies earlier this year, several international students in the United States experienced disruptions to their education and employment. While U.S. authorities have since begun restoring student statuses, challenges remain for those affected.
The UK and the European Union have reached their most significant post-Brexit agreement yet, resetting trade and defence ties amid rising global instability and U.S. President Donald Trump’s disruption of the global order.
EU foreign ministers will convene in Brussels on 20th May. The upcoming Foreign Affairs Council will be chaired by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas.
The UK and the European Union have reached their most significant post-Brexit agreement yet, resetting trade and defence ties amid rising global instability and U.S. President Donald Trump’s disruption of the global order.
EU foreign ministers will convene in Brussels on 20th May. The upcoming Foreign Affairs Council will be chaired by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas.
Iran will continue to enrich uranium regardless of whether a new nuclear agreement is reached with the United States, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday in a statement on social media platform X.
Finland has been selected as one of the countries implementing European Union measures to supply Ukraine with defence materials, using funds from frozen Russian assets.
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur warns that Russia will likely shift its forces after the Ukraine war, posing a greater threat to NATO. He emphasizes Estonia's strong preparedness, including increased defense spending and rapid mobilization.
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