G7 leaders vow closer ties on AI as they hash out 'trusted partners' schemeG7 leaders are coordinating on advanced AI risks and opportunities. They are discussing a "trusted partners" scheme to grant non-US nations...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
'I'm the boss,' Trump says at G7, as he warms to Ukraine's war aimsGlobal leaders at the G7 summit in France have united to support Ukraine with fresh sanctions against Russia. President Trump declared 'I'm...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Renault teams up with Thales to boost France's drone productionRenault will manufacture military drones for Thales. Production of 1,000 units monthly is set to begin next year. This partnership aims to ...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Global drugmakers rush to boost US presence as tariff threat loomsGlobal drug companies are boosting U.S. production and stockpiling medicines. This is a response to potential tariffs on branded drugs. Com...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
India aims to co-develop, co-design, co-produce, co-manufacture: MEA on Rafale deal with FranceIndia is boosting its defence manufacturing through the 'Make in India' initiative. Discussions with France focus on co-developing and co-p...
14 Jun, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
French exit from tank project with Germany cannot be ruled out, Rheinmetall CEO saysFrance's participation in the Franco-German MGCS tank initiative hangs in the balance as Rheinmetall's CEO, Armin Papperger, warns of a pos...
13 Jun, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
India "top priority" for France ahead of G7 Summit, focus on West Asia and strategic defence tiesFrance views India as a top priority partner. Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, French sources emphasized a special relationsh...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Rafale fires MICA NG missile designed to hunt stealth jets in first supersonic testFrance has successfully tested its advanced MICA NG missile from a Rafale fighter jet. This new weapon is designed to counter stealth aircr...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
EU to unveil plan to wean itself off US, Asia techThe EU will set out on Wednesday how the 27-country bloc hopes to slash its dependence on American and Asian technology, and favour Europea...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
India issues request to France for 114 Rafale jets under Rs 3.25 lakh crore dealIndia has initiated the process to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets from France. A letter of request has been sent, paving the way for price...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
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
French AI firm Mistral announces deals with BMW, AirbusFrench AI company Mistral is forging new alliances with automotive giant BMW and aerospace leader Airbus. These collaborations aim to expan...
28 May, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Stealth, skies and sovereignty: India's fighter jet plan takes offThe Defence Ministry has issued tenders for India’s indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme to three p...
27 May, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
Has China eaten Europe's lunch? A Brussels-Beijing battle is brewingEurope is adopting a tougher stance against China's industrial practices. A new strategy aims to protect European industries from unfair co...
26 May, 2026, 10.40 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
Air India signs 10-year IFE maintenance deal with French aerospace major ThalesAir India is upgrading its fleet with new inflight entertainment systems. The airline has partnered with Thales for a 10-year maintenance a...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Elon Musk skips hearing in French probe of XTech billionaire Elon Musk on Monday did not appear at a summons for questioning in a French probe into X and its AI chatbot, Grok, over al...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.33 PM IST