India moves ahead on mega Rafale dealIndia moves ahead on mega Rafale deal with France
India has begun the process to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets from France, with its air force chief holding talks there on June 1, 2026.
The deal would be one of the Indian Air Force's largest aircraft purchases and is part of a broader effort to strengthen its combat fleet.
It matters because the order could reshape India's air power and deepen defense ties with France, even as delivery timelines remain uncertain.
- India and France have cooperated on defense for decades, including naval and air systems.
- The Rafale first entered service with the French military in 2001.
- Dassault also built the Mirage series, once widely used by air forces across Asia and the Middle East.
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