India clears biggest-ever fighter jet deal: 26 Rafale Marine jets for Navy approved

India has officially ordered 26 additional Rafale aircraft from France. A way for New Delhi to show its power in the region against the Chinese giant. The announcement, made by the ANI news agency, comes after the approval of the contract by the Indian security firm, and amounts to almost 6.6 billion euros.

After ordering 36 Rafale for its Air Force in 2016, India has recently signed, according to the Indian news agency ANI and relayed by Le Point, a new order of 26 Rafale for its Navy. In excess of €6.6 billion, the first delivery is planned for May 2028. Of the 26 aircraft ordered, 22 will be single-seaters and four of the two-seaters. These new aircraft will complement the 36 Rafale already in service in the Indian Army. The order also includes …

New Delhi validates the contract for the purchase of 26 Rafale, 22 of them in the marine version, which will arm its last aircraft carrier.

India unleashes 26 French Rafale fighters in bold Navy move

India unleashes 26 Rafale Ms in a $6.6B deal with France, boosting its navy with cutting-edge jets. Explore the bold move reshaping power in the Indian Ocean.

In the face of the exploding order books, Aresia inaugurated this Wednesday an extension on this industrial site of 30,000 m2, which started almost a hundred years ago, and recruits. The combat aircraft team all over the world.

India’s Big Naval Nightmare: Buying An Old Aircraft Carrier from Russia

India has always executed an unorthodox military strategy. It is equipped with nuclear weapons but depends heavily on conventional forces to thwart its arch-enemy, Pakistan. It was non-aligned during the Cold War and still maintains its flinty independence. India is also known for purchasing significant numbers of arms systems from Russia.  For example, it has around […] The post India’s Big Naval Nightmare: Buying An Old Aircraft Carrier from R…