India has sent a letter of intent to France to purchase 114 Rafale fighter jets in a deal worth approximately 3.25 trillion Indian rupees. This new order, which includes domestic production of a significant portion of the jets, will bring India's total Rafale fleet to 176.
India's Ministry of Defence has requested 114 Rafale fighter jets from France in a deal estimated at Rs 3.25 lakh crore. The procurement aims to address the Indian Air Force's critical squadron shortage, though delivery timelines and indigenous program delays pose challenges.
India has started the process to buy 114 Rafale jets from France in a deal worth around Rs 3.25 lakh crore. The Ministry of Defence issued a Letter of Request to the French government, initiating a government-to-government procurement. The deal aims to boost the Indian Air Force's fighter strength and includes significant domestic manufacturing.
India has finalized its Letter of Request (LoR) for 114 Rafale fighter jets from France, a deal estimated at ₹3.25 lakh crore. The acquisition aims to address critical capability gaps in the Indian Air Force (IAF).
