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India and France to Finalize ₹63,000-Crore Rafale Marine Fighter Deal on April 28

The landmark government-to-government agreement includes 26 carrier-capable jets, bolstering the Indian Navy's air power aboard INS Vikrant.

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India had cleared its largest-ever defence deal for 26 Rafale-Marine combat aircraft with France earlier this month.

Overview

  • The deal will see India acquiring 22 single-seater and 4 twin-seater Rafale Marine jets from France under a government-to-government framework.
  • French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu will attend the April 28 signing ceremony in New Delhi.
  • The ₹63,000-crore agreement includes fleet maintenance, logistical support, personnel training, and indigenous component manufacturing to support India's domestic defence industry.
  • The Rafale Marine jets will operate from the INS Vikrant, complementing the Indian Navy's existing MiG-29K fleet.
  • This acquisition will increase India's Rafale fleet to 62 aircraft, enhancing its 4.5-generation fighter capabilities and advancing naval modernization efforts.