India may buy 114 more Rafale jets, says report
India's Air Force could soon get a major upgrade, with the government considering a plan to buy 114 'Made in India' Rafale fighter jets.
The potential deal is massive—over ₹2 lakh crore—and would involve Dassault Aviation teaming up with Indian companies for more than 60% local manufacturing.
If it goes through, this would be the country's biggest defense purchase ever and boost the total Rafale fleet to 176.
Deal to include engine maintenance hub in Hyderabad
The Defence Procurement Board is set to review the proposal for 114 new Rafale jets, in addition to the 36 already flying with the Air Force and another 36 ordered for the Navy.
These jets have already proven themselves in real missions and could get even better missile tech down the line.
Plus, Dassault plans to set up an engine maintenance hub in Hyderabad—part of a bigger push to strengthen India's air power with both imported and homegrown aircraft.