In a major step toward strengthening its maritime defence capabilities, the Indian Navy is set to sign a deal for 26 Rafale M fighter jets with Dassault Aviation. The Rs 60,000 crore agreement, confirmed by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, is poised to elevate India's naval prowess amid escalating challenges in the Indian Ocean Region. STRATEGIC AND ECONOMIC …
New Delhi: The Indian Navy is waiting for the government to take the final decision and choose either Dassault Aviation’s Rafale M or Boeing’s F/A-18 Super Hornet for India’s new aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R. Hari Kumar told ABP Live. Now there will be commonality for spare parts and support etc.,” the Navy Chief added. …
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Advisor and G7/G20 Sherpa to the President of France, on Thursday sought to deepen defence ties between both countries in an effort to take their strategic ties to the next level. “During the strategic dialogue and the meetings, India and France reiterated their commitment to take forward their strategic partnership to …
The Indian Navy has rejected the American jet F/A-18 Super Hornet and opted for the deal with Rafale. The deal for the Rafale M is being termed as a milestone in the relations between India and France Paris: After the Indian Air Force the Indian Navy is also in line to get Rafale fighter aircraft from France. Earlier, the Indian …
Boeing’s F/A-18E Super Hornet and Dassault Aviation’s Rafale M aircraft earlier this year completed a series of demonstration flights to show adaptability to Indian conditions. A detailed report on their performance is being prepared, a source said Looking to pick up some deck-based fighter jets for its indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant, the Indian Navy is faced with a choice – …