India issues formal request to France for 114 Rafales in Rs 3.25 lakh crore dealIndia has requested France for 114 Rafale fighter jets. This major deal is valued at approximately 3.25 lakh crore rupees. A significant po...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
114 Rafale jets deal moves ahead as India finalises LoR for France: ReportIndia is nearing a significant defence deal with France for 114 Rafale fighter jets, with a Letter of Request expected soon. This acquisiti...
26 May, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
From Rafales to space surveillance how India expanded military capabilities after Operation SindoorIndia is significantly boosting its military strength after Operation Sindoor. Major defense deals are being finalized, including new Rafal...
08 May, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Operation Sindoor: India marks first anniversary of its most expansive multi-domain combat mission in half a centuryOperation Sindoor, launched after the Pahalgam attack, redefined India's security. It utilized drones and AI, prompting a military upgrade....
06 May, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
War preparedness: Why India must spend smarter, not just moreIndia's journey towards a modernized defense sector is fraught with obstacles. While military budgets are on the rise, the country's over-d...
16 Apr, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
114 Rafale jets, 60 transport aircraft, AEW&C, Tejas MK1A deals to be finalised this year in IAF modernisation pushIndia's Air Force is set for a major upgrade with significant defence contracts planned for FY 2026-27. Key procurements include 114 Rafale...
24 Mar, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
India to build Rafales with France in defence push, says Emmanuel MacronFrance and India are entering a new era of defense cooperation. Plans are underway to jointly produce Rafale fighter jets and helicopters i...
19 Feb, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
Defence Procurement Board clears 114 Rafale jets in biggest ever dealIndia Rafale Jets News: India's Defence Procurement Board has approved the purchase of 114 more Rafale fighter jets. This significant deal,...
16 Jan, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
France slashes Rafale Marine fighter jets' price after talksIndia and France are nearing a deal for Rafale Marine fighter jets for Indian aircraft carriers. The final price bid has been significantly...
30 Sep, 2024, 04.12 PM IST
India, France to begin contract talks for marine Rafale fightersThe jets will be manufactured to India-specific standards and will have several indigenous systems as well, including weapons and communica...
30 May, 2024, 03.07 PM IST
Defence ministry gives initial nod for 26 Rafale jets, 3 Scorpene submarinesIndia's defence ministry has granted approval to buy 26 Rafale fighter jets made by Dassault Aviation as well as three Scorpene class subma...
13 Jul, 2023, 02.44 PM IST
India has received 26 Rafale aircraft till date: GovernmentThe first batch of five Rafale jets arrived in India on July 29, 2020, nearly four years after India signed an inter-governmental agreement...
28 Jul, 2021, 06.13 PM IST
Three more Rafale jets leave for India from FranceThe first batch of five Rafale jets arrived in India on July 29, nearly four years after India signed an inter-governmental agreement with ...
01 Apr, 2021, 02.16 PM IST
Thales India headcount almost triples in India to 1,150"Thales in India as the local team gets strengthened to 1,150 with the acquisition of Gemalto," Thales said in a statement.
02 Apr, 2019, 09.36 PM IST
French government denies ordering Rafale at 50% of India's rateThe original F1 standard Rafale was first upgraded to F2, with air-to-ground and air-to-air weapon capabilities, while the F3 and F3R ones ...
16 Jan, 2019, 10.25 AM IST
Rafale negotiating team submits report; DAC to take it up soonThe Council had last month reviewed the multi-billion Euro Rafale deal and directed the Indian negotiating team to submit its report "exped...
14 Jul, 2018, 08.05 PM IST
India may procure 20 additional Rafales at a later date, to buy only 36 for nowIndia may procure another 20 Rafale fighters at a later date, but at the moment no more than 36 Rafale jets will be bought.
14 Jul, 2018, 03.38 PM IST