An official visit and future contracts. India gave its agreement in principle this Thursday, July 13 for the purchase from France of 26 Rafale fighter planes, in the Navy version for aircraft carriers, and three Scorpene submarines, the government said.
India’s Defense Acquisition Board has approved the purchase proposals, the defense ministry said in a statement, adding that the price and other terms are yet to be negotiated with the French government.
This agreement comes as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began an official visit to France for two days. He will be the guest of honor at the July 14 parade alongside Emmanuel Macron.
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