The deal represents a major vote of confidence in the Rafale, which fell victim to a smear campaign by Chinese competitors following last year’s India-Pakistan war.

This is part of New Delhi's 3.6 trillion rupee defence spending plans announced on Thursday, ...

The visit comes as India accelerates efforts to diversify its defence procurement and reduce dependence on Russian equipment ...

NEW DELHI, Feb 12 (Reuters) - India on Thursday gave initial clearance for a 3.6-trillion-rupee ($40 billion) boost to the ...

India will acquire 114 additional Rafales as part of the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft program, with 96 possibly produced locally. India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded on Feb. 12, 2026, an ...

President Macron visits India (Feb 17-19, 2026) for the AI Impact Summit and bilateral talks in Mumbai. Highlights include the ₹3.6 lakh crore deal for 114 Rafale jets. Read More about the ...

India seeks 31 more Rafale Marine jets from France, expanding its fleet to 145. Learn about the proposed deal, Dassault ...

India's purchase of 114 French fighter aircraft remains subject to negotiation on the 'details,' which notably include local ...

India has approved the $39 billion purchase of 114 Rafale fighter jets in an effort to bolster the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) operational readiness.

France and India celebrated their ties as a force for global stability, as President Emmanuel Macron kicked off a three-day ...

French President Emmanuel Macron meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai on Tuesday, as he begins a three-day ...

The Rafale deal specifies that 18 jets will arrive in fly-away condition, while the remaining jets will be manufactured in ...