India, France ink Rs 63,000 crore deal for 26 advanced Rafale Marine combat Jets

India, France ink Rs 63,000 crore deal for 26 advanced  Rafale Marine combat Jets
April 28, 2025

In a major boost to India’s defence capabilities, a landmark deal worth Rs 63,000 crore for the acquisition of 26 Rafale Marine combat aircraft was signed between India and France on Monday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was present at the signing ceremony. The pact was sealed at a virtual event.

Earlier plans had included the French Defence Minister attending the ceremony in person, but his visit was cancelled due to personal reasons. The deal had already received the green light from the Cabinet Committee on Security earlier this month. The country’s carriers urgently require new combat fighter jets for deployment, as the existing fleet of MiG-29 K fighters has reportedly underperformed due to maintenance-related issues

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