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"Two great nations choosing each other on land, sea, sky": Macron lauds In
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday lauded the defence ties with India, saying that the two nations "chose each other on land, at sea, and in the sky" as the Defence Ministers signed MoUs on Hammer Missiles Production and a 10-year cooperation agreement.
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Assam: IAF Sukhoi Su-30MKI, Rafale take off at Dibrugarh ELF in PM Modi's
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Indian Air Force conducted an air display at the Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on Moran Bypass in Dibrugarh on Saturday, with its Sukhoi Su-30MKI and Rafale fighter jets taking off in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries watching the air display.
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"First time Rafale will be built outside France with major localisation":
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Following the Defence Acquisition Council's (DAC) nod to the proposal to buy 114 Rafale Fighter Jets, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday emphasised that Rafale aircraft will be manufactured outside France for the first time, with 40 to 50 per cent localisation under the 'Make
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DAC nod for 114 Rafales: Experts, political leaders call Rs 3.60 lakh cr b
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The move, cleared under the 'Acceptance of Necessity' (AoN) route, triggered strong reactions from defence experts and political leaders, who termed it a "game-changer" and "force multiplier" for India's military preparedness, self-reliance and long-term deterrence posture.
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"Rafale was hero during Op Sindoor": Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal N
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor on Wednesday said that Rafale fighter jets were the "hero" during Operation Sindoor, and that the Indian Air Force aims to induct more Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA).
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Union Budget 2026: Centre allocates Rs 7.8 lakh cr to Defence Ministry
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Centre allocated a budget of Rs 7.8 lakh crore to the Defence Ministry for the year 2026-27.
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Rafale, Su-30, MiG-29, Jaguar jets to feature in Republic Day 2026 'Sindoo
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The formation will comprise two Rafale jets, two Su-30 aircraft, two MiG-29 fighters and one Jaguar fighter jet, officials said.
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Around 80% of 114 Rafale jets to be built in India, New Delhi pushing for
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The Indian side is also discussing with French officials for maximising the localised content in the deal with plans of setting up the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility within India to maximise the serviceability of the planes, government sources told ANI.
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Defence Ministry to discuss Rs 3.25 lakh crore 114 Rafale fighter jet deal
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a significant development, India is going to take up the around Rs 3.25 lakh crore deal for buying 114 Rafale fighter jets from France which would be manufactured in India with indigenous content of around 30 per cent at a high level meeting of the Defence Ministry.
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French Navy slams Pakistan media for "misinformation", says Rafale claims
Updated : 6 months ago IST
The clarification came after Pakistani news outlet published an article on November 21 claiming that a French naval commander had said that Indian Rafale jets were shot down during the border skirmishes.
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France deploys Rafale jets to Poland after Russian drone incursions
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a post on social media, Macron said, "Following the Russian drone incursions into Poland, I have decided to deploy three Rafale fighter jets to contribute to the protection of Polish airspace and of NATO's Eastern Flank together with our Allies."
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"Many laughed. Few believed": Congress attacks Govt over ED raids on Anil
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Friday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Rafale jets offsets deal with Anil Ambani amidst loan fraud allegations against the industrialist.
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