India-Pakistan air combat, French-Indian cooperation is not affected! France is pulling India to cooperate in manufacturing luxury business jets, and India is making a profit again! On June 18, according to the report of The Indian Express, after the India-Pakistan air combat, French-Indian cooperation continues to heat up. After Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems announced their cooperation in manufacturing Rafale fighter jets, there has been new progress in French-Indian cooperation. At the Paris Air Show held in France, both countries have finalized another cooperation.
Dassault Aviation stated in a declaration that Dassault will collaborate with Reliance Aerospace Limited to produce Falcon 2000 jets, which will be the first time that Dassault produces Falcon 2000 jets outside of France. Eric Trappier, Chairman of Dassault Aviation, said: "This new agreement will make India the first excellence center for Falcon aircraft assembly outside of France, and ultimately establish a final assembly line for Falcon 2000."
Clearly, such cooperation is great news for India, as it undoubtedly benefits India in gaining a share of the luxury private jet market. After the India-Pakistan air combat, foreign media repeatedly reported rumors of discord between France and India. These disputes include issues related to the remaining payment for the Rafale fighter jets and France's refusal to provide source code. Surprisingly, despite India suffering significant losses using France's Rafale fighter jets in the India-Pakistan air combat, French-Indian cooperation on aircraft is becoming increasingly closer, which is truly astonishing.
From the perspective of France, it is unusual for France to so easily share its technology with India for collaboration. It is highly likely that France wants to exchange technology for India's market and also to appease India's anger. Otherwise, why would their cooperation continue one after another? From India's point of view, having France guide India in developing aircraft for both military and civilian sectors will save India many detours. After all, although France's aircraft may not be the top-tier, they are undoubtedly advanced for India. From this perspective, India has turned misfortune into fortune.
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