India has offered its Pinaka rocket system to France amid finalizing the purchase of 26 Rafale-Marine jets and collaboration on additional Scorpene submarines. Discussions also include joint projects in missile, helicopter, and jet engine development, indicating strengthening bilateral defense cooperation.
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