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French Defence Minister Florence Parly to visit India for Rafale induction

The minister will participate in a ceremony to mark the induction of the French-made jets

France’s defense minister Florence Parly
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France’s Defence Minister Florence Parly

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France’s defense minister Florence Parly (pictured) announced a visit to India on September 10 as the South Asian nation prepares to induct the long-awaited Rafale fighter jets into its air force.

The minister will participate in a ceremony to mark the induction of the French-made jets, according to Indian officials with knowledge of the matter who asked not to be identified citing rules.

It’s the first major ministerial visit since India locked down in late March to contain the coronavirus epidemic and comes amid a four-month-long border standoff with neighbor China. Five Rafale fighter jets manufactured by Dassault Aviation SA arrived in

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