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July 14 Parade: military and India in the spotlight
July 14 parade: military and India in the spotlight – (FRANCEINFO)
On this national holiday, Friday 14 July, 6,500 soldiers marched with the Indian delegation on the Champs-Élysées in Paris.
July 14 passed almost without a hitch. From French patrol acrobats, to snipers… 6,500 troops marched with the Indian delegation, the French guest of honor. India is one of the world’s largest arms buyers. It deployed its Rafale aircraft, which were presented as THAT symbol of 25 years of strategic partnership with France. The day before, Indian Prime Minister own approved the purchase of 26 new aircraft and three submarines.
Tanks sent to Ukraine
On the Champs-Élysées, in Paris, THAT several Indian spectators were happy to be able to attend the event. Africa is also in the spotlight. Students from seven military high schools staged a demonstration. The ceremony was barely interrupted by the kepi falling onto the rocks. France is also interested in showing tanks like those sent to the front line in Ukraine.
