New Delhi: In a major uplift to its capabilities the Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to get 114 Rafale fighter jets from in a major defence deal between India and France. This is a major defence deal, which is unscientific to be worth a whopping Rs 3.25 lakh crore. This deal has been aproved by Defence Minister Rajanth Singh-led Defence Acquisition Council (DAC). Officials told the media that a deal to purchase 6 P8i watercraft for the Indian Navy has moreover been approved.
What are details of India-France Rafale deal?
To enhance the capabilities of the Indian Air Force and Navy, the Defence Acquisition Council has tried the purchase of 114 Rafale fighter jets and six P-81 maritime patrol aircraft. This visualization was made in a meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday.
According to media reports, the Defence Acquisition Council tried the purchase of 114 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force. The total forfeit of this deal is unscientific to be approximately 3.25 lakh crore. The Council moreover tried the purchase of six P-81 maritime patrol watercraft to enhance the capabilities of the Indian Navy. However, without the Defence Acquisition Council's approval, this deal will moreover require clearance from the Cabinet Committee on Security, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This visualization by the Defence Acquisition Council comes at a time when the Indian Air Force (IAF) is facing a severe watercraft shortage. The Indian Air Force (IAF) currently has only 29 fighter watercraft squadrons in service.
How many Rafale will be manufactured in India?
According to this proposal, India will purchase 18 Rafale watercraft directly from the French visitor Dassault Aviation. The remaining 96 watercraft will be manufactured in India. Some of these watercraft will be two-seater watercraft and will be used for pilot training. This deal moreover includes providing India with modern technology and promoting 'Make in India'.
Will the Indian Navy moreover get Rafale aircraft?
The Indian Air Force's (IAF) squadron once includes 36 Rafale watercraft in two squadrons, with the last wordage of the 'C' variant in December 2024. In addition, the Indian Navy has moreover ordered 26 Rafale watercraft of the 'M' variant, valued at approximately 63,000 crore. These Rafale watercraft will operate from the INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya watercraft carriers. The deal moreover includes repairs, maintenance, essential supplies, and personnel training for the aircraft.
Rafale jets were used in Operation Sindoor. India deployed Rafale jets during Operation Sindoor, a high-precision strike versus Pakistani targets, pursuit the Pahalgam terror wade in May last year. The Rafale jets were used to launch the SCALP missile, which can unhook highly well-judged strikes over 250 kilometers. They are moreover equipped with Meteor air-to-air missiles, Hammer weapons, the Spectra electronic warfare system, and wide radar.
