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114 Rafale Jets: India Sends Letter of Request to France

4 June 20261 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITY114 Rafale Jets:India Sends Letterof Request toFrance4 June 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

New Delhi formally approached Paris with a Letter of Request (LoR) for a very large fighter purchase for the Indian Air Force.

Key facts

  • Document: Letter of Request sent by the Government of India to the Government of France.
  • Type of deal: government-to-government.
  • Quantity: 114 Rafale fighter aircraft.
  • Value: roughly Rs.3.25 lakh crore.
  • Local build: nearly 94 jets to be made in India by Dassault Aviation in partnership with an Indian company.
  • Programme: Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA).

Significance

  • Addresses the shrinking squadron strength of the Indian Air Force.

Exam angle

  • Acronyms: LoR, MRFA, IAF.
  • Manufacturer: Dassault Aviation; partner country: France.

Test yourself

1. India issued a Letter of Request to France for how many Rafale fighter jets?

The notes state a Letter of Request for 114 Rafale aircraft.

2. Which programme covers the proposed purchase of 114 Rafale jets for the IAF?

The Rafale acquisition is part of the MRFA programme.

3. Which company is expected to manufacture about 94 of the Rafale jets in India?

Dassault Aviation is expected to build them in partnership with an Indian company.

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