India to buy 114 Rafale jets in ₹3.25 lakh crore deal
India is gearing up to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets from France in a massive ₹3.25 lakh crore deal, expected to get the green light just before French President Macron's visit this month.
Out of these, most will be built in India through a Dassault partnership with local companies—so it's not just about new jets, but also about boosting homegrown manufacturing.
Deal includes plans to upgrade older Rafales, set up assembly line
This move will take India's Rafale fleet up to 176 aircraft, including some for the Navy's INS Vikrant.
With the Indian Air Force facing a shortage of fighter jets and rising security concerns in the region, these new planes are coming at a crucial time.
Plus, the deal includes plans to upgrade older Rafales and set up an assembly line here—helping India stay prepared and making its defense industry stronger for the future.