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India to Sign INR63,000-Crore Rafale Jet Deal to Boost Navy

4/26/2025

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India is poised to strengthen its naval power with a monumental INR63,000-crore deal for 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets from France, set to be signed on April 28, 2025. This agreement, featuring 22 single-seater and four twin-seater jets, will bolster the capabilities of the INS Vikrant, with deliveries commencing in 2028 to replace outdated MiG-29Ks.

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India is poised to strengthen its naval power with a monumental INR63,000-crore deal for 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets from France, set to be signed on April 28, 2025. This agreement, featuring 22 single-seater and four twin-seater jets, will bolster the capabilities of the INS Vikrant, with deliveries commencing in 2028 to replace outdated MiG-29Ks.