India pays $288M each for Rafale M outpricing stealth rivals

India pays $288M each for Rafale M outpricing stealth rivals

India pays $288M each for 26 Rafale M fighters in a $7.5B deal, raising concerns over the high cost of non-stealth jets vs. F-35C. Explore the deal’s impact.

India’s $7.5 Billion Rafale M Deal with France: Strategic Power Move or Pricey Stopgap?

India signed a $7.5 billion contract with France on April 28 to acquire 26 Rafale Marine (Rafale M) fighter jets for its navy—a move that marks the largest bilateral defense deal ever between the two countries. Announced in New Delhi, the pact is designed to enhance India’s maritime air power by outfitting its aircraft carriers, INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya, with cutting-edge carrier-based fighters capable of countering emerging threats, par…

India’s $7.5 Billion Rafale-M Deal: Strategic Leap Or Costly Gamble?

India’s historic $7.5 billion agreement with France for 26 Rafale-Marine (Rafale-M) fighter jets, signed on April 28, 2025, mark...

India signs deal for Rafale Marine aircraft

The Inter-Governmental Agreement between India and France has been signed for India’s acquisition of 26 Rafale Marine to equip the Indian Navy. This contract follows the announcement in July 2023 of the selection of the Rafale Marine, for which the Indian Navy will be the first user outside France, after an international consultation. It confirms the Indian authorities’ satisfaction with the aircraft’s capabilities and their desire to broaden th…

India and France in fighter deal | The Australian Naval Institute

India has finalized a multi-billion-dollar contract with France for the acquisition of 26 Dassault-made Rafale Marine fighter jets and a wider package covering weapons, simulators and training, Breaking Defense reports. The inter-government agreement concluding the carrier-capable aircraft deal for the Indian Navy — split between 22 single seat and four twin seat jets