Emmanuel Macron Finalizes $39B Deal for 114 Rafale Jets in India

Emmanuel Macron is finalizing a $39B agreement to sell 114 Rafale fighter jets following the Indian Ministry of Defense's approval for the acquisition.The deal emphasizes the "Make in India" policy by requiring local assembly of the aircraft over the next decade as New Delhi seeks to modernize its military.This strategic victory for France raises new questions about the future of the Franco-German Future Combat Air System project within the EU defense landscape.