Macron on 114 Rafale deal with India
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India is buying 31 more French Rafale fighter jets. Here’s why.
The deal represents a major vote of confidence in the Rafale, which fell victim to a smear campaign by Chinese competitors following last year’s India-Pakistan war.
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India clears the way for landmark deal to acquire French Rafale jets
"India sees a kindred spirit in France because France also has always talked about retaining strategic autonomy," one analyst said.
France’s President Emmanuel Macron has held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the two countries close in on a blockbuster fighter jet deal.
An Indian government panel Thursday gave its preliminary approval for the purchase of additional Rafale fighter jets and maritime patrol aircraft in deals valued at billions of dollars, India’s
Around 80 per cent of the fleet will be assembled in India, with parts being progressively made in the country.
DRDO has shortlisted Tata, an L&T-BEL consortium, and a Bharat Forge-led group to develop prototypes for India’s AMCA fifth-generation stealth fighter jet.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Indian fighter jet crashed Friday at the start of a demonstration flight in front of a crowd of spectators at the Dubai Air Show, killing its sole pilot. The Indian HAL Tejas smashed into the ground at the vast Al ...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) currently operates 36 Rafale jets, while the Indian Navy approved the purchase of 26 naval variants in April 2025 for deployment from aircraft carriers
This purchase will cost India $28 billion; it is not clear what elements of pricing – ammunition, avionics, logistics and guarantees – are included in the cost.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The pilot of an Indian combat plane died after the aircraft crashed Friday during a demonstration flight for spectators at the Dubai Air Show, the Indian Air Force said. The Indian HAL Tejas, a combat aircraft used in ...
The cleared plan includes the induction of 114 new Rafale fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF) along with the purchase of Boeing P-8I Neptune reconnaissance aircraft for the Navy.