India on Monday signed a defence deal with France to procure 26 Rafale Marine fighter Jets. The deal was signed in New Delhi in the presence of officials from the Defence Ministry and the French government. Out of 26 Rafale Marine Jets, 22 will be single seater and four double seater and these will be designed and prepared as per the requirement of the Indian Navy. With the induction of Rafale Marine Jets, the strength of the Navy will increase manifold and these fighter aircraft will be deployed in aircraft carriers like INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant. Rafale will be equipped with advanced weapon systems and missiles.
Today, India and France signed a mega Rs 63,000 crore deal to buy 26 Rafale Marine aircraft for the Indian Navy. The Indian side was represented by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, where Navy Vice Chief Vice Admiral K Swaminathan was present
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The Rafale M procurement will include weapons, simulators, spares, associated ancillary equipment, crew training and logistics support for the Indian Navy from the French government. In July 2023, India’s defence acquisition The fighter jet is known to be a sturdy aircraft and comes with a raft of design features that enhance its survivability in aircraft carrier operations that are demanding and expose deck-based assets to a highly corrosive environment. (DAC), headed by defence minister Rajnath Singh, approved the navy’s proposal to buy 26 Rafale M fighters to sharpen its operational capabilities.
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