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Rafale-M Deal: India Signs ₹64,000 Crore Pact for 26 Navy Jets

26 April 20251 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYRafale-M Deal: IndiaSigns ₹64,000 CrorePact for 26 Navy Jets26 April 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

India formally sealed the purchase of naval Rafales from France, strengthening both its carriers.

Key facts

  • Value: about ₹64,000 crore, including support equipment for existing IAF Rafales.
  • Package: crew training, simulators, armaments, related equipment and a five-year performance-based logistics (PBL) support term.
  • Carriers: need minor modifications.

Significance

  • Better maritime power projection in the Indian Ocean Region.
  • Greater interoperability with Western navies.

Exam angle

  • Supplier: France.
  • Carriers: Vikramaditya and Vikrant.
  • PBL = performance-based logistics.

Test yourself

1. How many Rafale-Marine jets does India's agreement with France cover?

The deal is for 26 jets: 22 single-seaters and 4 trainers.

2. Which two Indian aircraft carriers will operate the Rafale-M fighters?

The jets will complete the fighter complement of Vikramaditya and Vikrant.

3. When are deliveries of the Rafale-M aircraft scheduled to begin?

Deliveries start in Q2 2028 and end by the close of 2030.

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