India doubles down on Rafales: 40 new French fighters to counter China and Pakistan - Economic Scenarios

India Nears $7.6B Rafale-M Deal Signing, Deemed Crucial for INS...

India is reportedly in the final stages of concluding a significant defence agreement with France to acquire 26 Rafale-M (Marine) fighter jets. The deal...

India’s Rafale Gambit: Strategic Imperatives and the Future of Air Power in South Asia

In a move that could redefine the military balance in South Asia, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly preparing to acquire 40 additional Rafale fighter jets from France under a government-to-government deal. As reported by Indian defense portal Bharat Shakti, this procurement would bring India’s total Rafale fleet to 76 aircraft—positioning the country’s air force as one of the most formidable in the Indo-Pacific region.

India doubles down on Rafales: 40 new French fighters to counter China and Pakistan - Economic Scenarios

New Delhi seems intent on further strengthening its combat air component by once again focusing on France. According to what was reported on April 16,

Indian Air Force seeks 40 more Rafale jets as Navy finalizes $7.4 billion deal

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly pursuing a government-to-government agreement for 40 more Rafale jets. At the same time, the Indian Navy has secured approval for a $7.4 billion deal to procure 26 Rafale Marine (Rafale M) aircraft.  Strengthening the skies: Indian Air Force’s stopgap expansion  Facing a decline in squadron strength, the IAF aims to bolster its operational readiness through the fast-tracked acquisition of 40 additional Ra…

Launched in the early 2000s, the Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft [MMRCA] program was intended to enable the Indian Air Force [IAF] to acquire 126 new combat aircraft, 108 of which were to be assembled in India. The process having been lengthy, it was not until 2012 that New Delhi announced that its choice would fall on the... This article The Indian Air Force plans to quickly acquire 40 additional Rafale aircraft appeared first on Zone Militai…