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'India will have to find some ways to compensate Russia' in defense procurement pivot, expert says
French President Emmanuel Macron begins a three-day visit to India on Tuesday, with talks focused on artificial intelligence cooperation and a potential multibillion dollar Dassault Rafale fighter jet deal. France is seeking to expand its military partnership with New Delhi, with discussions expected on a potential contract for 114 additional French fighter jets. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Christophe Jaffrelot, Research Director at the CNRS and President of the French Political Science Association.
French President Emmanuel Macron begins a three-day visit to India on Tuesday, with talks focused on artificial intelligence cooperation and a potential multibillion dollar Dassault Rafale fighter jet deal. France is seeking to expand its military partnership with New Delhi, with discussions expected on a potential contract for 114 additional French fighter jets. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Christophe Jaffrelot, Research Director at the CNRS and President of the French Political Science Association.
