New Delhi [
India
On April 28th, according to ANI reports, defence authorities have verified that a
defence deal
valued at Rs 63,000 crore to acquire 26
Rafale
The signing of marine combat aircraft contracts will take place today (April 28) with the presence of the French Ambassador.
India
representing France’s side and Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh to represent the
India
n side. The Defence Ministers of both countries are also expected to attend the signing remotely.
Sources indicate that the signing ceremony is anticipated to take place outside the Defence Ministry headquarters located in South Block.
Earlier, the French Defence Minister was scheduled to attend the signing in person but had to cancel his visit due to personal reasons.
The inter-ministerial committee for security matters approved the agreement earlier this month.
The nation’s air carriers desperately need new combat fighter jets for deployment because the current fleet of MiG-29 K aircraft apparently hasn’t performed well, largely attributed to problems related to upkeep.
Rafale
a combat aircraft is anticipated to be stationed onboard
INS Vikrant
, which is currently being used.
The
Rafale
The M Jets will be customized to meet
India
n requirements and will be integrated into the aircraft carrier. These carrier-borne fighters are being acquired as a stopgap solution until the development of an indigenous carrier-borne fighter jet is completed.
The government-to-government contract includes 22 single-seater and four twin-seater jets, along with a comprehensive package for fleet maintenance, logistical support, personnel training, and indigenous component manufacturing.
The
Rafale
M jets will operate from
INS Vikrant
and maintain the current MiG-29K fleet.
The
India
The Air Force already manages a squadron of 36.
Rafale
Aircraft obtained through an independent agreement made in 2016. These planes are stationed at Ambala and Hasimara.
The updated agreement will increase the overall count to
Rafale
jets in
India
reaching 62, substantially increasing the nation’s fleet of 4.5-generation fighter jets. (ANI)
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