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First of The 114 Rafale Fighter To Arrive In 3.5 Years; Jets To Be Locally Built Under A Major France Deal
India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF).This landmark decision, announced on Thursday, paves the way for a government-to-government (G2G) deal with France, valued at approximately ₹3.25 lakh crore.Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh
IAF Eyes Pantsir Missile-Gun System Boost Amid Air Defence Push
India’s defence establishment is gearing up for significant enhancements to its air defence capabilities, with the Indian Air Force (IAF) poised to submit a formal proposal for the acquisition of Pantsir-S1 short-range air defence systems. This move underscores New Delhi’s ongoing drive to fortify its layered air defence architecture amid evolving regional threats.The Pantsir-S1, a Russian-made
Accelerate Rafale Deal To Address IAF’s Squadron Crisis Amid Rising 2.5 Threats
The clearance for acquiring 114 additional Rafale fighter jets marks a pivotal step for the Indian Air Force amid escalating regional tensions.This decision by the Defence Acquisition Council aligns strategic imperatives with procurement action at a time when India’s squadron strength languishes far below authorised levels. With the IAF sanctioned for 42 fighter squadrons, it currently operates
Why Is India Stocking Up On S-400 Missiles After Massive Rafale Jet Order
India accelerates S-400 replenishment post-Rafale deal to counter two-front threatsIndia is intensifying its air defence posture by procuring hundreds of additional S-400 interceptor missiles from Russia, hot on the heels of approving a massive order for 114 Rafale fighter jets from France. This dual acquisition, valued at tens of thousands of crores, forms a cornerstone of New Delhi’s ₹3.6 lakh