India-France Defense Deals: Why China & Pakistan Are Watching Closely

• India and France deepen defense ties with 5 major deals, including Rafale-M jets and Scorpene submarines, enhancing India's operational capability.
• 26 Rafale-M fighter jets for INS Vikrant, with technology transfer for maintenance and indigenous missile integration, boosting naval strength in Indo-Pacific.
• Discussions for three more Scorpene submarines with AIP systems, following the successful completion of six under Project-75.
• HAMMER missile system to be manufactured in India by Safran and BEL, reducing costs and strengthening precision strike capabilities for IAF.
• Safran's MRO facility in Hyderabad for LEAP and M88 engines, plus co-development talks for a 110kN fighter jet engine, advancing India's defense self-reliance.