News Update : 'Makes your country stronger': French President Macron on criticism over Rafale deal in India - TOI NEWS DESK

French President Emmanuel Macron defended the Rafale deal, stating it strengthens India's defense capabilities and strategic coordination. He emphasized France's commitment to increasing Indian components and manufacturing critical devices in India, including co-production of combat aircraft and maintenance. This comes as India's Defence Acquisition Council cleared the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets. French President Emmanuel Macron defended the Rafale deal, stating it strengthens India's defense capabilities and strategic coordination. He emphasized France's commitment to increasing Indian components and manufacturing critical devices in India, including co-production of combat aircraft and maintenance. This comes as India's Defence Acquisition Council cleared the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/makes-your-country-stronger-french-president-emmanuel-macron-criticism-over-rafale-deal-in-india/articleshow/128559401.cms Date: 2026-02-19T13:31:47.000Z