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  1. Dialogue regarding defence cooperation between India and Dassault Aviation on the future co-production of advanced Rafale aircraft, potentially leading to a mega deal for 114 jets.
  2. India is deepening its strategic defense collaboration with French firms like Dassault Aviation and Safran Aircraft Engines.

Safran IFLOLS technology linked to potential Indian Navy carrier upgrade

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sun 00:00
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The Safran Improved Fresnel Lens Optical Landing System (IFLOLS) is installed on the French carrier Charles de Gaulle, which is operated by the French Navy. Speculation arose regarding potential changes to the optical landing system on the Indian Navy's INS Vikrant, based on visual comparisons of the two flight decks. While INS Vikrant currently uses a Russian LUNA system, the comparison suggests a possible upgrade or replacement with a similar system.

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Why it matters

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This event relates to India deepening its strategic defense collaboration with French firms like Dassault Aviation and Safran Aircraft Engines. The potential adoption of French landing technology by the Indian Navy could signal increased procurement of French defense systems, given that Safran Aircraft Engines provides critical aircraft engines for Rafale jets manufactured by Dassault Aviation.

India is deepening its strategic defense collaboration with French firms like Dassault Aviation and Safran Aircraft Engines.

From idrw.org

Who's involved

  • Safran Aircraft EnginesProvides IFLOLS systems to Charles de Gaulle
  • French NavyOperates Charles de Gaulle, which uses the Safran IFLOLS system
  • Indian NavyOperates INS Vikrant, which is being speculated to upgrade its landing system
  • Dassault AviationManufactures Rafale jets, for which Safran provides critical aircraft engines

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Indian NavySpeculative

    Could lead to increased contracts for the procurement of IFLOLS systems for Vikrant's aviation capability upgrade.

  • Safran Aircraft EnginesSpeculative

    Might gain potential contract acquisition from INS Vikrant due to market visibility of its defense technology.

  • French NavySpeculative

    May benefit from the validation of French defense technology leading to potential export market growth.

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India is deepening its strategic defense collaboration with French firms like Dassault Aviation and Safran Aircraft Engines.

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Within Dialogue regarding defence cooperation between India and Dassault Aviation on the future co-production of advanced Rafale aircraft, potentially leading to a mega deal for 114 jets.

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