India from France 114 Rafale fighter aircraft The buyout proposal has been approved, which is approximately $39 billion (about ₹3.6 lakh crore) It is part of the defense package. this decision French President Emmanuel Macron Of a few days before the India tour Has been taken, which is expected to further strengthen defense cooperation between the two countries.
This proposal was approved by the Ministry of Defense Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) The deal is now ready for further negotiations and final approval. The proposal primarily involves 114 Rafale jets, some of which will be immediately imported from France while the rest are planned to be produced in India. Due to this, India ‘Make in India’ The program will also get strength.
Rafale fighter jets are modern multi-role combat aircraft, which can be used for air superiority, deep ground attack and diverse combat missions. The Indian Air Force already operates some Rafale aircraft, and the new deal will further enhance its combat capability.
With this defense approval, procurement proposals have been passed not only on Air Force but also on other Navy and Army equipment like P-8I Boeing seaplanes, combat missiles and high-tech surveillance systems, which will strengthen the Indian security network.
This move is being considered a major step to enhance the capability of the Indian Armed Forces amid regional security challenges. For this in the next phase Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) Final approval will take place after which the deal will be formally completed.
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