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France Eyeing India's Pinaka as Macron Might Be 'Unease' With Israel: Experts
France Eyeing India's Pinaka as Macron Might Be 'Unease' With Israel: Experts
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France's interest in the Indian 214-mm Pinaka MBRLS (Multiple Barrel Rocket Launch System) appears to suggest growing anger over the scale of the Israeli military offensive in Gaza, where nearly 44,000 people, mostly civilians have died, experts have told Sputnik India. He added that some of the support that Israel enjoyed without any inhibitions from Western states has taken a hit because of the mounting number of civilian deaths in Gaza. This has caused widespread concern, especially in France and that's why it appears that Emmanuel Macron is sending a signal that the killing of innocents, particularly women and children, would have repercussions on Israeli-French relations, he suggested.Vasan called France's potential purchase of the Pinaka MBRLS good news for India's defence industry, as the country's military-industrial complex seeks to expand the scope of its exports. He believes the French interest in acquiring the system could stem from several factors, chief among them its proven credibility. The Pinaka's deployment in different environmental areas such as high mountainous peaks of the Himalayas and the Thar desert in Rajasthan, along with its testing by other nations like Armenia, has further bolstered its reputation.Keen interest from states like France in purchasing India's weapons underscores the significant progress the country's defence industry has made over the past decade, Vasan emphasised.While India has supplied critical items to other nations before, exporting to the Philippines is one thing, and exporting to France — globally renowned for its defence products — is quite another, the military expert opined.France's move points towards its desire for strategic autonomy in weapons, as the Western military production capabilities are "absolutely down on the ground", Aadi Achint, the founder of the geopolitics website Def Talks stressed.He cited India's situation as an example, noting the delays in US-made engine deliveries for the homegrown Tejas fighter jet and disruptions in supply chains, which highlight broader vulnerabilities in global defence production and logistics.Moreover, the French authorities are considering a stronger stance over Israeli actions in Gaza and Lebanon, the commentator underlined. Macron's left-leaning government's frequent criticism of the Jewish state's heavy bombardments in these regions is hardly a secret, he stated.With France seeking the Pinaka MBRLS, India could offer it in exchange for a potential second order of Rafale warplanes, the expert suggested.Another factor that could be working in favor of such a deal between France and India is that India is "pissed off" with the Americans, particularly due to the US Deep State's interference in India and its neighborhood, he concluded.
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France Eyeing India's Pinaka as Macron Might Be 'Unease' With Israel: Experts
20:48 15.11.2024 (Updated: 08:21 16.11.2024) France is interested in importing India's Pinaka rocket system, while other European countries have either acquired the HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems) from the US or the Israeli PULS (Precise and Universal Launching System).
France's interest in the Indian 214-mm Pinaka MBRLS (Multiple Barrel Rocket Launch System) appears to suggest growing anger over the scale of the Israeli military offensive in Gaza, where nearly 44,000 people, mostly civilians have died, experts have told Sputnik India.
"The possibility of a rift within the Western alliance over what is happening in the Middle East, especially in Gaza and Lebanon, where Israel has intensified its military offensive, cannot be denied," Seshadri Vasan, a retired Commodore and Indian Navy veteran, told Sputnik India.
He added that some of the support that Israel enjoyed without any inhibitions from Western states has taken a hit because of the mounting number of civilian deaths in Gaza. This has caused widespread concern, especially in France and that's why it appears that
Emmanuel Macron is sending a signal that the killing of innocents, particularly women and children, would have repercussions on Israeli-French relations, he suggested.
Vasan called France's potential purchase of the Pinaka MBRLS good news for India's defence industry, as the country's military-industrial complex seeks to
expand the scope of its exports. He believes the French interest in acquiring the system could stem from several factors, chief among them its proven credibility. The Pinaka's deployment in different environmental areas such as high mountainous peaks of the
Himalayas and the Thar desert in Rajasthan, along with its testing by other nations like Armenia, has further bolstered its reputation.
"Any publicity is good for a product, something which may prove to be true in the case of Pinaka as well. Undoubtedly, there is an increased level of confidence in Indian military items, which augurs well for the Government of India's target of achieving $5 billion in military exports in the next couple of years," Vasan elaborated.
Keen interest from states like France in purchasing India's weapons underscores the significant progress the country's defence industry has made over the past decade, Vasan emphasised.
While India has supplied critical items to other nations before, exporting to the Philippines is one thing, and exporting to France — globally renowned for its
defence products — is quite another, the military expert opined.
France's move points towards its desire for strategic autonomy in weapons, as the Western military production capabilities are "absolutely down on the ground", Aadi Achint, the founder of the geopolitics website Def Talks stressed.
"As the Western alliance is facing difficulties in replenishing their own war wastage reserves, where will they be able to actually produce and supply the French or anybody else for that matter?" he asked.
He cited India's situation as an example, noting the delays in
US-made engine deliveries for the homegrown
Tejas fighter jet and disruptions in supply chains, which highlight broader vulnerabilities in global defence production and logistics.
Moreover, the French authorities are considering a stronger stance over Israeli actions in Gaza and Lebanon, the commentator underlined. Macron's left-leaning government's frequent criticism of the Jewish state's heavy bombardments in these regions is hardly a secret, he stated.
"What's more, this could be a quid-pro-quo sort of thing between India and France. For some time now, India has been pursuing France to agree to make Rafale jets under the 'Make in India' initiative as part of New Delhi's plans to acquire 114 multi-role combat aircraft for its air force," Achint expressed.
With France seeking the Pinaka MBRLS, India could offer it in exchange for a potential second order of Rafale warplanes, the expert suggested.
Another factor that could be working in favor of such a deal between France and India is that India is "pissed off" with the Americans, particularly due to the
US Deep State's interference in India and
its neighborhood, he concluded.
