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News18
37 minutes ago
- Politics
- News18
‘You Have A Call': Macron's Quirky Rafale Post Urges Europe To Rethink US Jet Dependence
Last Updated: Emmanuel Macron has been a consistent advocate for strengthening European defence independence. In a message to European allies, French President Emmanuel Macron took to social media with a quirky post promoting France's Rafale fighter jet. Posted on X (formerly Twitter), the image featured a Rafale jet styled like an incoming call on a smartphone. The on-screen message read, 'Secure our Europe" while the caption teased, 'European friends, you have a call." The post is being widely seen as a call for Europe to reduce its reliance on US-made fighter jets like the F-35 and instead embrace European-made defense systems. European friends, you have a call. — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) June 20, 2025 Emmanuel Macron has been a consistent advocate for strengthening European defence independence. He said earlier this year, 'We must offer European alternatives to countries accustomed to American equipment. Scaling up production of these systems will lower costs and create a self-sustaining defence network across Europe." France's Rafale, a 4.5-generation multi-role fighter developed by Dassault Aviation, is already in use by several countries including India and Egypt. But in recent years, many European nations- including Poland and Finland- have opted for the US-made F-35, a fifth-generation stealth jet from Lockheed Martin. First Published: June 20, 2025, 20:19 IST
India Today
4 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Atmanirbhar Europe? France's Macron pushes for Rafale as alternative to US jets
French President Emmanuel Macron, in a quirky post on X, exhorted European nations to rethink their dependence on American fighter jets and positioned France's Rafale as an alternative in a push towards strategic post featured a Rafale jet on a mobile interface, with the text on the call banner reading, "Secure our Europe". The X post was captioned as, "European friends, you have a call".advertisementWhile Macron did not elaborate on the post, it is being viewed as an outreach to European countries, including NATO allies, to strengthen collective defence by buying European military hardware and reducing dependence on American technology amid the uncertainties in US foreign policy following Donald Trump's return to office. For Europe, reliance on American-made military hardware has been the cornerstone of its security needs for a vocal supporter of European strategic autonomy, had pushed his case in March as well."We must offer European alternatives to countries accustomed to American equipment... Scaling up production of these systems will lower costs and create a self-sustaining defence network across Europe," the French President told VS US F-35 JETIn recent years, countries like Poland and Finland have opted for the US-made F-35 fifth generation stealth fighter aircraft, produced by Lockheed Martin. In 2020, Poland signed a USD 4.6 billion deal for 32 F-35s. Finland also ordered 64 such aircraft in Rafale is a 4.5-generation fighter jet, developed by France's Dassault Aviation, and is capable of air-to-air combat, and ground strikes. On the other hand, the selling point of the F-35 is its stealth features, advanced electronic warfare systems and call comes at a time when speculation has swirled on social media about the potential existence of a 'kill switch' on the F-35s - a mechanism that would allow the US to remotely disable or limit the functionality of the jets sold to allies. However, the Pentagon has strongly refuted such the timing of Macron's post comes at a time when US military aid to Ukraine, which is locked in a never-ending war with Russia, has dried VS TRUMPIt also comes on the backdrop of a social media exchange between Macron and Trump over the Israel-Iran the US President left the G7 Summit a day early, Macron suggested to reporters that it was probably to negotiate a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. "There is indeed an offer to meet and exchange," Macron soon as his remarks went viral, Trump was swift to slam his "publicity-seeking" French counterpart."Macron mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to DC to work on a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Wrong! He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington. Whether purposely or not, Emmanuel always gets it wrong," Trump said in a post on Truth Watch
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex, Nifty flat; SMIDs slip; Siemens Energy, Reliance Infra up 5% each
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE on Thursday, June 19, 2025: Titan Company, Eicher Motors, Shriram Finance, Kotak Bank, Bharat Electronics, Hero MotoCorp, and Tata Motors were the top Nifty gainers 10:41 AM Stock Market LIVE Updates: Reliance Infrastructure shares gain 5% Stock Market LIVE Updates: Anil-Ambani led Reliance Infrastructure shares extended rally for the second session and gained 10 per cent in two days after Dassault Aviation and Reliance Infrastructure' subsidiary, Reliance Aerostructure Limited (RAL), announced a landmark strategic partnership at the Paris Air Show today. The two companies will manufacture Falcon 2000 business executive jets in India for the global markets. The partnership represents a significant step in advancing India's aerospace manufacturing capabilities. Dassault Aviation will manufacture Falcon 2000 jets outside of France for the first time in its storied history. This pioneering initiative will see India emerge as a strategic center for high-end business jet manufacturing. 9:20 AM Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's a look at Sensex gainers and losers 9:19 AM Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty50 flat below 24,800 Stock Market LIVE Updates: NSE Nifty50 was flat with a neagtive bias and was trading below 24,800-mark. 9:17 AM Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex down 70 pts after market opens, below 81,400 Connect with us on WhatsApp
Times of Oman
a day ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
Reliance Aerostructure, Dassault to manufacture Falcon 2000 jets in India for global market
New Delhi: Reliance Infrastructure Ltd subsidiary, Reliance Aerostructure Limited (RAL) and French manufacturer Dassault Aviation have announced an agreement to manufacture Falcon 2000 LXS Business Executive Jets in India for the Global Market. The development is particularly significant since the French manufacturer will be manufacturing Falcon 2000 jets outside France for the time time, an indication of India's increased importance in the global aviation manufacturing. Dassault Aviation, in a press statement, said that this is an epic moment for India as it joins the elite club of countries manufacturing next-generation business jets after the United States, France, Canada and Brazil. DRAL will be the first Centre of Excellence (CoE) outside of France for Dassault Aviation's Falcon series, including the Falcon 6X and Falcon 8X programs. Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO, Dassault Aviation said: "This new agreement, which will make DRAL the first centre of excellence for Falcon assembly outside France and which will eventually enable the establishment of a final assembly line for the Falcon 2000, illustrates, once again, our firm intent to meet our 'Make in India' commitments, and to contribute to the recognition of India as a major partner in the global aerospace supply chain. It marks the ramp-up of DRAL, in line with the strategic vision shared with our partner Reliance, which led to its creation in 2017 and is a testament to our unwavering belief in our future in India and serving India." Anil D Ambani, Founder Chairman, Reliance Group said, "This collaboration reflects our commitment to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self Reliant India)' and 'Make in India for the World'. Our partnership with Dassault Aviation for manufacturing of Falcon Business Jets in India is a defining moment for the country, Aviation Industry and the Reliance Group. This will help position India as a key force in the global aerospace value chain." The release states that by 2028, the first flight of the "Made in India" Falcon 2000 will take place from the DRAL Facility at MIHAN, Nagpur in the Western State of Maharashtra, India, following the transfer of full fuselage and wing assembly operations and significant facility enhancements. As part of the agreement, Dassault will also transfer the assembly of the front section of Falcon 8X and Falcon 6X, in addition to the wings and complete fuselage assembly of the Falcon 2000 to DRAL. "This landmark initiative will see India emerge as a strategic center for high-end business jet manufacturing, underscoring the nation's growing prominence in the global aerospace ecosystem. The new final assembly line will cater to rising demand in India and other international markets," the release added. In 2017, Dassault Aviation and Reliance Aerostructure formed a joint venture called DRAL. Later that year, a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility was established in Mihan, Nagpur, marking the start of operations. DRAL has constructed more than 100 key subsections for the Falcon 2000 since delivering its first Falcon 2000 front section in 2019, demonstrating its superior precision manufacturing skills and contributing significantly to the Falcon global production program. As per the release, DRAL is expected to recruit several hundred engineers and technicians over the next decade to support its expanding operations. "This growth underscores Dassault Aviation's deep commitment to strengthening India's aerospace manufacturing ecosystem and advancing the nation's emergence as a global center of excellence for high-precision aviation production," the release added. Dassault Aviation has established a reputation for excellence in the design, manufacture, marketing, and maintenance of all kinds of aircraft, from the Rafale fighter to the premium Falcon family of business jets, military drones, and space systems. Over the past century, the company has delivered over 10,000 military and commercial aircraft, including 2,700 Falcons, in more than 90 countries. Dassault Aviation reported EUR6.2 billion in revenue in 2024. The corporation employs 14,600 people.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Dassault partners Anil Ambani co to make biz jets
NEW DELHI: French aerospace major Dassault Aviation has tied up with Anil Ambani 's Reliance Aerostructure to manufacture Falcon 2000 business executive jets in India for global markets. India will soon join the club of countries that make business jets which includes the US, France, Canada and Brazil. Also this is the first time Dassault, in which Airbus has nearly 10.6% stake, will be making the Falcon 2000 outside France. The two will establish their final assembly line in Nagpur and aim to deliver their first made-in-India jet by 2028. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
