US EditionIndia Nearing Major Rafale Deal: 114 Fighter Jets to Boost Defence
The Rs 3.25 lakh crore deal includes manufacturing in India with over 30% indigenous content and aims to boost domestic firms like Tata, officials said.
- On January 13, 2026, the Indian Defence Ministry will discuss a Rs 3.25 lakh crore deal to acquire 114 Rafale jets from France, planned to be produced in India with around 30 per cent indigenous content.
- The Indian Air Force's Statement of Case for 114 jets was received a few months ago amid urgent regional threats and plans focused on Su-30 MKIs, Rafales and indigenous fighter projects.
- The plan also envisages acquiring 12 to 18 fly-away Rafale jets, integrating Indian-made weapons and indigenous systems, and a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in Hyderabad for M-88 engines.
- If approved, the deal would raise the Rafale fleet to 176 aircraft and involve Tata, pending final clearance by the Cabinet Committee on Security.
- Conflicting estimates of indigenous content suggest France will retain source codes while India seeks higher local content, with figures cited as over 60%, around 30%, and 50-60%.
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Defence Ministry set to discuss ₹3.25 trillion deal for 114 Rafale jets from France this week
A Defence Ministry meeting will finalise a ₹3.25 lakh crore deal for 114 Rafale jets from France, with 30% indigenous content. This would elevate India's Rafale fleet to 176 jets.
There May Be a Deal for 114 Rafale Fighter Jets Between India and france... What Is the Whole Story?
India is preparing to purchase 114 Rafale fighter jets from France. The total cost will be ₹3.25 lakh crore. Manufacturing will take place in India with 30% indigenous content. 12-18 aircraft will be available in ready-to-fly condition. The Rafale will be the F4 variant. The new jets will be capable of being fitted with Indian weapons. France will retain the source code. This deal is crucial to addressing the Indian Air Force's squadron shortage.
Ministry of Defence to consider IAF’s 114 Rafale jet acquisition proposal
India wants to produce in the country a sizeable number of Rafale fighter aircrafts in India with around 30% indigenous content while getting more than 12 aircrafts in fly away condition from France for the IAF
Rs 3.25 lakh crore Rafale fighter jet deal set for key Defence Ministry meeting this week: Report
Rafale News: Under the proposal, most of the Rafale jets will be manufactured in India with an indigenous content of around 30 per cent, while 12–18 aircraft are likely to be procured in fly-away condition for the Indian Air Force
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