French President Emmanuel Macron's India Visit (17–19 February 2026)

Why in News?

French President Emmanuel Macron visited India for the fourth time and participated in the AI Impact Summit 2026.

Key Highlights

• H125 Helicopter Assembly Line inaugurated virtually at Vemagal, Karnataka.
  • Joint venture: Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. (TASL) + Airbus
• 6th India–France Annual Defence Dialogue held in Bengaluru.
• India–France Year of Innovation 2026 launched in Mumbai.

UPSC Prelims Facts

• France is India's key strategic defence partner.
• Airbus-Tata collaboration supports Make in India in aerospace.