Rafale Aircraft
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France likely to respond to India's 114 Rafale jet Letter of Request by mid-August: Report
World | Jul 27, 2026, 05:48 PM ISTFrance is expected to respond by mid-August to India's Letter of Request for a government-to-government deal to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force. Formal negotiations between New Delhi and Paris are set to begin after France submits its official response.
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Pakistan's Rafale claim debunked again as IAF document confirms all 36 jets operational
India | Jun 24, 2026, 08:04 AM ISTA recent Indian Air Force document has indicated that all 36 Rafale fighter jets acquired from France remain operational, exposing Pakistan's claims that multiple aircraft were shot down during Operation Sindoor.
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Big boost for 'Make in India': France signals tech transfer for 114 Rafales ahead of PM Modi's visit
World | Jun 11, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his visit to France on June 13 at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. During his visit, PM Modi and President Macron will hold bilateral talks covering the entire spectrum of the partnership.
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India finalises 114 Rafale jet proposal worth Rs 3.25 lakh crore; LoR to France soon: Report
India | May 25, 2026, 12:57 PM ISTOfficials said nearly 90 of the 114 Rafale jets would be manufactured in India through a partnership between French aerospace company Dassault Aviation and an Indian firm. The remaining aircraft would arrive in fly-away condition.
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India, France to expand Rafale deal, co-produce jets under 'Make in India': French President Macron
India | Feb 19, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTIndia has pitched to France for at least 50 per cent of indigenous components as part of the new Rafale deal pegged at a massive Rs 3.25 lakh crore. The Rafale jets are capable of carrying a range of potent weapons.
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Macron in India: Rafale, submarines and big-ticket defence deals set stage for landmark visit
India | Feb 16, 2026, 11:58 PM ISTFrench President Emmanuel Macron's February 2026 visit to India will focus on major Defence negotiations including Rafale Marine jets, submarine development under P-75I, engine collaboration and joint production. Macron will undertake a three-day visit to India beginning February 17.
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India may procure 31 Rafale-Ms for Navy after 114-jet deal for IAF with France: Report
India | Feb 15, 2026, 11:55 PM ISTIndia may buy an additional 31 Rafale Marine aircraft for the Indian Navy from France after the deal to buy 114 jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF). At present, India has 36 Rafale fight jets.
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India to get 114 Rafale jets, 6 P8i aircraft for Navy as Rajnath Singh-led defence council gives nod
India | Feb 12, 2026, 06:25 PM ISTIndia currently has 36 Rafale fighter jets in two squadrons stationed in Haryana's Ambala and Hasimara in West Bengal. The new deal with France is expected to cost a whopping Rs 3.25 lakh crore.
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French President Emmanuel Macron to visit India from Feb 17 to 19, defence deal could be on agenda
India | Feb 10, 2026, 08:07 PM ISTPM Modi and Emmanuel Macron will discuss regional and global issues of mutual interest, including cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, it said. PM Modi and Macron will also be in Mumbai to jointly inaugurate the 'India-France Year of Innovation', the MEA said in a statement.
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Centre advances plan to acquire 114 Rafale, proposal to buy Su-57 'still on table': Sources
India | Jan 17, 2026, 11:38 PM ISTThe proposal will now be placed to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh-led Defence Acquisition Council (DAC). Once it gets an approval from there, the proposal would require a nod of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), which is headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Rafale deal gains momentum; Centre to discuss Rs 3.25 lakh cr deal to acquire 114 jets from France
India | Jan 13, 2026, 07:35 PM ISTThis move comes after India had signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement with France in April 2025 to procure 26 Dassault Rafale-M (Marine) jets. Currently, the Indian Air Force operates a fleet of 36 Rafale fighters.
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Navy hopes to get first set of four Rafale jets by 2029: Admiral Tripathi
India | Dec 02, 2025, 01:01 PM ISTAddressing the Navy Day press conference, Admiral Tripathi said Project 75 India, for buying six advanced submarines, is at an advanced stage and a formal contract in this regard will be signed very soon.
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Ukraine signs a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France
World | Nov 18, 2025, 06:18 PM ISTThe agreement was formalised during President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Paris, where he met French President Emmanuel Macron to strengthen Ukraine’s air defence capabilities amid ongoing Russian attacks.
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India to strengthen air combat power with additional meteor missiles for Rafale fleet | Details
India | Oct 30, 2025, 11:51 PM ISTIndia’s move to acquire more Meteor missiles stems from insights gained during recent operations, notably 'Operation Sindoor' earlier this year. During the mission, Indian fighter jets effectively struck Pakistani military and terrorist positions.
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President Murmu meets Shivangi Singh, Rafale pilot targeted by Pak's propaganda during Op Sindoor
India | Oct 29, 2025, 11:29 PM ISTDuring Operation Sindoor, Pakistan circulated false propaganda claiming that Singh, the first Indian woman pilot to fly the Rafale, had been captured. According to these baseless reports, she was allegedly detained after her aircraft was shot down near Sialkot.
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IAF urges govt to buy 114 Made in India Rafales after success in Operation Sindoor
India | Sep 12, 2025, 11:40 PM ISTThe proposal was put forth by the IAF after the Rafales performed exceptionally during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. At present, the IAF has 36 Rafale jets.
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Operation Sindoor: How India's AI-powered ghost Rafales outfoxed Pakistan | Explained
India | Jul 09, 2025, 06:45 PM ISTPakistani claims of downing Rafales were based on successful hits on towed decoys, not actual aircraft. The deception was executed using a little-known but game-changing system onboard India’s Rafale jets, X-Guard, AI-powered decoy that mimics a real jet in every detectable way.
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OPINION | How did Rahul Gandhi become a hero in Pakistani media?
India | May 20, 2025, 02:26 PM ISTForeign Secretary Vikram Misri also told the Parliament Standing Committee how the minister's remarks were wrongly interpreted. It was made clear that Pakistan was informed after the air strikes on terror hideouts were carried out.
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India, France to sign Rs 63,000 crore contract for Rafale-Marine fighter jets on April 28: Reports
India | Apr 19, 2025, 09:22 PM ISTThe contract will include 22 single-seat Rafale-M jets and four twin-seat trainers, along with a comprehensive package for fleet maintenance, logistical support, personnel training, and indigenous component manufacturing.
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India clears deal of 26 Rafales for Navy: Key features that distinguish it from IAF version
World | Apr 09, 2025, 02:58 PM ISTAccording to government sources, India has cleared a deal to buy 26 Rafale jets for the Indian Navy. The deal is likely to be sealed when the French Defence Minister comes to India later this month, a report claims.