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India and France Forge Stronger Ties with a Special Global Strategic Partnership

India and France launched the H-125 helicopter assembly line in Karnataka, marking a key step in defence manufacturing under their new Special Global Strategic Partnership.

  • On Tuesday, Modi joined Macron to inaugurate the H-125 assembly line and announced the elevation of ties to a `Special Global Strategic Partnership`.
  • Amid expanding defence ties, leaders described the partnership as spanning 'from deep oceans to the tallest mountains' and formalised an upgraded framework for bilateral ties, signaling closer collaboration across defence, technology and global affairs.
  • Macron arrived in Mumbai early Tuesday for a three-day visit that includes bilateral discussions with Modi and participation in the India Impact Summit and the AI Impact Summit on February 18 and 19.
  • The facility bolsters defence manufacturing capacity in India and marks a significant step, with Modi saying the partnership reflects shared values and serves as a pillar of stability in a turbulent global environment.
  • Tata Advanced Systems Limited and Airbus set up the joint assembly effort to enable in‑India high-altitude production of H-125 helicopters, strengthening local defence manufacturing.
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Mathrubhumi broke the news in Kerala, India on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
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