France's Macron eyes fighter jet deal in IndiaFrance's President French President Emmanuel Macron, centre right, and his wife Brigitte Macron, left, are welcomed by India's officials upon their arrival in Mumbai. (Photo: AFP)MUMBAI — French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai on Tuesday, as he begins a three-day visit to India focused on artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation and a potential multibillion dollar fighter jet deal. France is seeking to expand its military partnership with New Delhi, with discussions expected on a possible contract for 114 additional French Dassault Rafale fighter jets. Modi, who will meet Macron later on Tuesday afternoon, said he was "confident that our discussions will further strengthen cooperation". "Through this visit, we seek to further strengthen cooperation" with India, and to "diversify" France's economic and trade partnerships, Macron's office said.

Source: Bangkok Post February 17, 2026 08:09 UTC