France eyes India's Pinaka rocket system after massive Rafale deal- Reports
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France eyes India's Pinaka rocket system in reciprocal Rafale deal to plug artillery gaps from Ukraine aid. After Macron's India, both countries elevated their ties to 'Special Global Strategic Partners'. The development comes as a significant step towards Indo-France defence ties and advancement of India's Indegenious weapon systems.
In a significant move towards strengthening Indo-France relations, Paris is eying India’s indigenously built Pinaka Rocket system.
According to several reports, India-France defence ties enter a new era as Paris eyes the purchase of India's homegrown Pinaka rocket system, signaling a shift toward mutual arms procurement.
As India advances its $36 billion order for 114 Rafale jets from Dassault Aviation, France plans a reciprocal move to acquire Indian-made weapons in a shifting from the traditional one-way arms trade.
France is addressing urgent gaps in its artillery capabilities, heightened by the Ukraine war and India’s Indegenoiusly built Pinaka rocket system emerged as the frontrunner. Reportedly, France's LRU rocket systems based on the M270 are running low, with just nine left after donating four to Ukraine, and will retire by 2027.
Stockpiles are depleted from ongoing Ukraine aid, creating an urgent need for fast, mobile rocket replacements.
