India Eyes 31 More Rafale-M Jets Following Massive 114-Unit IAF Order: Report

India is poised to dramatically expand its fleet of Rafale fighter jets, with reports indicating a potential order for 31 additional Rafale Marine variants for the Indian Navy on top of a freshly approved procurement of 114 aircraft for the Indian Air Force, according to reports in French media.French media outlet La Tribune has revealed that New Delhi has approached France to supply these extra

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IAF’s 114 Rafale Mega-Deal: F-4 Fifth-Gen & 24 ‘Super Rafales’ To Counter China-Pak Threats

India’s ambitious procurement of 114 advanced Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation marks a significant enhancement to the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) combat capabilities.Among these, 24 aircraft will feature the cutting-edge ‘Super Rafale’ configuration, derived from the F-5 variant currently under development by the French aerospace giant.The IAF already operates the F-3 standard Rafales,

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Modi And Macron To Unveil H125 Assembly Line, Cementing Indo-French Aerospace Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to virtually inaugurate the H125 Light Utility Helicopter Final Assembly Line at TATA Airbus in Vemagal, Karnataka. This event marks a significant milestone in Indo-French aerospace collaboration.The facility, located in the Sahajaanand Industrial Park near Bangalore, represents TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL)

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India, France To Forge Hammer Missile JV Ahead of Rafale Expansion Deal

Rafale fighter deploying HAMMER missile seconds before ignitionIndia and France are set to strengthen their defence ties with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the joint production of Hammer missiles. This development comes ahead of an anticipated announcement on the acquisition of 114 additional Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will

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Indian Army Seeks Net-Firing Drone Interceptors To Counter Stealthy Swarm Threats

The Indian Army is advancing its counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) capabilities with a dedicated Drone Catcher System, prompted by the growing threat of small, low-radar-cross-section (RCS) drones. This RFI, released on a Friday in early 2026, seeks industry proposals for a system that detects, tracks, and neutralises such threats, including swarms.The move underscores escalating concerns

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India Showcases TEJAS MK-1A To Greece, Paving Way For Strategic Aviation Alliance

Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias received a detailed briefing on India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft, the TEJAS MK-1A, during his high-level visit to New Delhi in February 2026, reported Greek media.This engagement highlights the burgeoning defence cooperation between India and Greece, with a particular focus on aviation technology transfer and joint industrial ventures.The presentation

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