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India, France to expand Rafale deal, co-produce jets under 'Make in India': French President Macron
India | February 19, 2026 23:50 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 | February 16, 2026 23:58 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 | February 15, 2026 23:55 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 | February 12, 2026 18:25 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 | February 10, 2026 20:07 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 | January 17, 2026 23:38 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 | January 13, 2026 19:35 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 | December 02, 2025 13:01 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 | November 18, 2025 18:18 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 | October 30, 2025 23:51 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 | October 29, 2025 23:29 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 | September 12, 2025 23:40 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 | July 09, 2025 18:45 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 14:26 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 | April 19, 2025 21:22 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 | April 09, 2025 14:58 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.
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India to buy 26 Rafale-M jets for Navy in massive Rs 63,000 crore deal with France
India | April 09, 2025 13:44 ISTThe deal between India and France for 26 Rafale-M aircraft is worth a whopping Rs 63,000 crore.
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Aero India 2025: Glimpses of mega airshow displaying indigenous innovations, Tejas, Rafale in focus
India | February 10, 2025 13:43 ISTThe Aero India will be held between February 10th and 14th February 2025.The key highlight among the impressive aerial displays on the inaugural session will be the Tejas Formation comprising Air Chief Marshal A P Singh in one of the aircraft.
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Aero India 2025: Asia's biggest aerospace exhibition begins with Rafale, Tejas sorties | WATCH
Karnataka | February 10, 2025 11:02 ISTAero India: With the broad theme of 'The Runway to a Billion Opportunities', the five-day extravaganza will showcase India's aerial prowess and indigenous cutting-edge innovations alongside state-of-the-art products of global aerospace companies, officials said.
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Rafale-M jets, scorpene submarines project: Major announcement on key defence procurement deal
India | December 02, 2024 20:55 ISTEarlier, Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), held under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, approved three proposals on July 13, 2023. The DAC granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for procurement of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft.
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