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The China challenge: The nuts and bolts of Rs 50,000 cr jet fighter deal

India is enhancing its naval capabilities in response to China s PLA Navy in the Indo-Pacific region. The Indian Navy is set to acquire 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets from France to bolster its aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. The deal, valued at nearly Rs 50,000 crore, will strengthen India s defense ties with France and address the challenge posed by China s expanding naval presence in the region.

India, France to begin contract talks for marine Rafale fighters

The jets will be manufactured to India-specific standards and will have several indigenous systems as well, including weapons and communication. The acquisition is being seen as a stop-gap solution till the development of an indigenous carrier-borne fighter jet. The development of a Twin-Engine Deck-Based Fighter is currently underway but is expected to take close to a decade to be operational.

India, France to begin contract talks for marine Rafale fighters

The jets will be manufactured to India-specific standards and will have several indigenous systems as well, including weapons and communication. The acquisition is being seen as a stop-gap solution till the development of an indigenous carrier-borne fighter jet. The development of a Twin-Engine Deck-Based Fighter is currently underway but is expected to take close to a decade to be operational.

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