Overview

• The ₹63,000-crore deal includes 22 single-seat Rafale-M fighters and four two-seat trainer variants for the Indian Navy.
• The signing ceremony will be conducted remotely on April 28, presided over by French Ambassador Dr. Thierry Mathou and Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.
• Deliveries are expected to begin in three to three-and-a-half years, with the full fleet operational within six to six-and-a-half years.
• The Rafale-M jets will replace the aging MiG-29K fleet and serve as an interim solution until the indigenous TEDBF is developed.
• The comprehensive package includes weapons systems, simulators, logistical support, crew training, and maintenance upgrades tailored to India’s requirements.