India Clears $7.6 billion Rafale-M Acquisition from France
India will acquire 26 Rafame-M Jets from France in Rs 63,000 crore deal: New Delhi, April 9, 2025 – In a significant move aimed at strengthening its maritime defense capabilities, India’s Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has granted clearance for the procurement of 26 Rafale Marine (Rafale-M) fighter jets from France. This major acquisition, valued at approximately ₹63,000 crore, marks a pivotal moment in the Indian Navy’s modernization efforts.