Macron to visit India: Major Rafale deal, AI Summit, and Horizon 2047 on agenda

• French President Emmanuel Macron to visit India from February 17-19, 2026, for strategic talks.
• A major defense deal for 114 Rafale jets and SCALP cruise missiles, worth ₹3.25 lakh crore, is expected to be finalized.
• Discussions will cover defense, trade, technology, energy, innovation, and Indo-Pacific cooperation under the "Horizon 2047" roadmap.
• Leaders will inaugurate the "India-France Year of Innovation 2026" in Mumbai to boost science, tech, and startups.
• Macron will also attend the "AI Impact Summit" in New Delhi on February 19, focusing on AI's future and impact.