India issues formal request to France for 114 Rafales in Rs 3.25 lakh crore dealIndia has requested France for 114 Rafale fighter jets. This major deal is valued at approximately 3.25 lakh crore rupees. A significant po...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
114 Rafale jets deal moves ahead as India finalises LoR for France: ReportIndia is nearing a significant defence deal with France for 114 Rafale fighter jets, with a Letter of Request expected soon. This acquisiti...
26 May, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Pakistan navy to add advanced Chinese submarinesPakistan's Navy is acquiring advanced Chinese submarines. This move enhances maritime security and defense cooperation with China. The firs...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
War preparedness: Why India must spend smarter, not just moreIndia's journey towards a modernized defense sector is fraught with obstacles. While military budgets are on the rise, the country's over-d...
16 Apr, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
Procuring Scorpenes fastest way to add submarines, ready for production: Naval GroupIn an interview with ET, Naval Group executive VP Eric Balufin said India can become a hub for the upgradation and sustenance of submarines...
24 Mar, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
French Navy aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle arrives in GoaThe French Navy aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle arrived in Goa on January 4. It received a grand welcome from the Indian Navy band. The ...
06 Jan, 2025, 01.32 PM IST
French Navy ship makes quiet visit to Colombo coinciding with Modi’s Paris tripIndia and France have outlined plans to stabilise the Indo-Pacific region amid increasing Chinese military presence in the Indian Ocean Reg...
18 Jul, 2023, 09.18 AM IST
Navies of India, Australia, Japan, US, France and UK to participate in Exercise La PerouseThe two-day exercise provides an opportunity for like-minded navies to develop closer links in planning, coordination and information shari...
13 Mar, 2023, 05.14 PM IST
India's missile frigate INS Sahyadri participates in maritime exercise with French NavyThe French Navy deployed Mistral class amphibious assault ship FS Dixmude and La Fayette class frigate FS La Fayette in the exercise. "The ...
12 Mar, 2023, 05.07 PM IST
Indian Navy ship exercises with French NavyA wide range of operations including anti-submarine and air defence drills, replenishment at sea and firing were exercised by the ships, th...
19 Jul, 2021, 05.50 PM IST
We see Indian Navy as global security provider of Indo-Pacific region: French Rear Admiral Jacques FayardStressing that the Indo-Pacific is now a reality, the Rear Admiral further stated that his forces deployed in the Indian Ocean are part of ...
02 Apr, 2021, 01.53 PM IST
French naval officers meet vice admiral Hari Kumar in MumbaiThe present interaction is significant as the annual bilateral exercise 'Varuna' is scheduled to be held between the Indian Navy and French...
30 Mar, 2021, 03.24 PM IST
France, India begin 'Varuna' naval exercise off Goa coastThe first part of the joint naval exercise, 'Varuna', is being held from May 1-10 off the Goa coast
01 May, 2019, 07.33 PM IST
12 Indians rescued from sinking vessel by French navy ship in Persian GulfTwelve Indians were rescued from a sinking vessel in the Persian Gulf by a French Navy ship on Tuesday, the French embassy said in a statem...
21 Nov, 2018, 09.22 PM IST
Navy Chief Sunil Lanba in France, to hold talks with top military brassAdmiral Lanba will meet French Defence Minister Florence Parly and will hold talks with Chief of Defence Staff General Francois Lecointre a...
13 Jul, 2018, 11.28 AM IST
Indo-French Naval exercises off Goa coast concludeGoa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar witnessed four-hour long naval manoeuvring between Indian Navy and its French counterpart off Goa coa...
11 Jul, 2018, 12.22 PM IST
French Naval destroyer FNS Montcalm to undertake joint trainingFrench Naval destroyer FNS Montcalm will make a five-day port call in Goa from tomorrow and undertake joint training activities with the In...
12 Apr, 2013, 09.56 PM IST