India, France to sign £ 63,000 Crore Rafale Marine Jet Deal on April 28 - Report | Today news

India and France are likely to sign an agreement in which New -Delhi will buy 26 Rafale Marine aircraft for the Indian fleet. The agreement, which has been named the largest between the two countries and the defense sector in India, is likely to be signed on April 28, according to a report. According to a report by Ani news agency, the agreement will be signed in the presence of French Minister of Defense Sebastien Lecornu. The Rafale agreement is reportedly worth £ 63,000, and will be signed in the presence of senior officials from both sides, reports Ani. Where will India France sign the Rafale Agreement? According to the report by Ani citing sources, the agreement in New -Delhi, outside the headquarters of the defense in South Block, was signed. The Minister of Defense of France is likely to end up in New -Delhi on Sunday night and leaves late Monday night. India has the largest defense agreement that India has ever cleared, its largest defensive agreement for 26 Rafale-Marine fighting aircraft with France earlier this month on April 9 at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee for Safety Led by Premier Narendra Modi under a government-to-government agreement. This government-to-government contract will include 22 single seats and four twin seats, along with an extensive package for fleet interview, logistical support, staff training and indigenous component manufacturing. In July 2023, the Ministry of Defense approved the purchase of 26 Rafale (Marine) Jets from France, mainly for deployment on board the indigenous aircraft carrier in Vikrant. The ministry also cleaned the acquisition of three sharpened dives from France. What are the new Rafal Marine Combat aircraft? These fighters will be in operation from Ins Vicrant and will support the existing MIG-29 K fleet. The Indian Air Force already has a fleet of 36 aircraft obtained in 2016 under a separate agreement. The Iaf Rafale jets work from their two bases in Ambala and Hashinara. The agreement for 26 Rafale-MS will increase the number of Rafale Jets to 62 and the number of 4.5-plus generation aircraft in the Indian arsenal. A new tender of the Indian Air Force for Multirole Fighters competition is expected to be issued soon. However, the Indian Air Force showed a large amount of obtaining a specific aircraft to meet its immediate requirements. First published: 19 Apr 2025, 22:22 IST