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Data Patterns, BDL, other defence stocks rise up to 5.5% on Macron's 'India to make Rafale jets with France' remark

India's expected order for another 114 Rafales is a 'new step forward' in defence ties between the two countries and France hopes to see this replicated with submarines as well, French President told reporters at the end of a three-day visit to India

Emmanuel Macron signals more 'Made-in-India' content in Rafale

Citing the Rafale partnership as a template, he said he hoped similar collaboration would extend to submarines, noting that France has offered additional capabilities

Rafale deal: India seeks up to 50% local content from France, pushes for engine production and overhaul at home

The discussions between Singh and his French counterpart, Catherine Vautrin, covered a wide spectrum of defence and security cooperation, including co-development and co-production initiatives

India likely to order 31 additional Rafale-M fighter jets after 114-jet IAF deal: Report

The report notes that the Indian Navy, which was the first to identify a requirement for the aircraft, had projected a need for 31 new Rafale Marine jets several years ago. If the expanded order goes through, India’s Navy could operate 57 Rafales ,more than France’s own fleet of 41 naval variants

Defence ministry on India's mega plan to procure 114 Rafales: 'For first time, aircraft will ...'

Singh said that the Rafale aircraft will be manufactured outside France and could feature up to 50% localisation.

Indian Air Force to get more Rafales as DAC clears Rs 3.25 lakh crore defence deal with France

The meeting of the apex defence procurement body was chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Defence Acquisition Council meets today: Rafale deal, high-altitude 'pseudo satellites' on agenda

A final approval from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, would be required after the DAC's decision.

‘Rafale is the buzzword’ amid plans to induct more advanced aircraft: IAF

'Rafale definitely was a hero, among other heroes during Operation Sindoor. Yes, Rafale is the buzzword, it is definitely a buzzword,' Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor said

India set to clear Rs 3.25 lakh crore Rafale deal ahead of Macron's visit

The deal, estimated at around Rs 3.25 lakh crore, is set to become the largest defence procurement in India's history

114 Rafale fighter jet mega deal to be discussed by Defence Ministry next week: Report

If the deal goes through, the Indian Air Force’s Rafale fleet would rise to 150 aircraft, in addition to 26 Rafale jets for the Indian Navy, which will operate a carrier-compatible version of the fighter.

Rafale deal may shift manufacturing to India, 80% jets to be locally built

In the current strategic context, the Rafale has been assessed as the most suitable aircraft to meet the Indian Air Force’s fighter requirements

Rafale fighter jets to get Made-in-India AESA radar parts in major defence push

Under the agreement, SFO Technologies will produce technically advanced wired structures for the RBE2 AESA radar, a critical component of the Rafale platform

Committed to final assembly line for Rafale engines, components in India if there are more fighter jet orders: Safran

Safran CEO Olivier Andries said the company will significantly increase spending in India

India set to acquire Meteor missiles for Rafale fighter jets to boost air dominance: Report

The Indian Air Force had earlier procured Meteors along with the first batch of 36 Rafales acquired from France in 2016

Defence Ministry starts discussions on IAF’s 114 ‘Made in India’ Rafale fighter jets plan: Report

The acquisition will raise the number of Rafales in India’s arsenal to 176, as the IAF has already inducted 36, and the Navy has placed orders for another 36 through government-to-government agreements.

Dassault CEO dismisses Pakistan's bloated claims of shooting down Indian Rafales

Rafale stands out as a multi-role aircraft capable of air-to-air combat, reconnaissance, air-to-ground strikes, nuclear missions, and carrier operations, Eric Trappier said

Dassault Aviation partners with Tata to manufacture Rafale fuselage for India, other markets

Dedicated manufacturing facility to be set up in Hyderabad; the first fuselage sections are expected to roll off the assembly line in FY28

Operation Sindoor: How Rafale fleet has added to India's defence might

Rafale jets armed with SCALP cruise missiles and HAMMER precision-guided munitions were used for the strikes on terror camps in Pakistan.

Rafale's victory roll, Sukhoi-30's 'Trishul' act show stoppers at R-Day flypast

The impressive aerial stunts performed by three Sukhoi-30 fighter jets, which streaked over Kartavya Path at 900 kmph before breaking into a Trishul formation above the India Gate, also left the large audience stunned

Deal to procure 26 Rafale-M jets to be inked soon: Navy chief

The Navy chief also said that 62 ships and a submarine are currently under construction within the country as part of efforts to boost its naval power

India, France trade 'quite suboptimal', can grow better, faster: Piyush Goyal

The minister listed out several sectors where India and France can collaborate on including technologies related to electric vehicles, renewable energy and food security.

France submits final price offer for 26 Rafale marine jets ahead of NSA Doval's visit

Ahead of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval’s visit to France, the country has submitted its final price offer for the purchase of 26 Rafale Marine jets, featuring a significant price reduction after intense negotiations. The jets will be deployed on the INS Vikrant aircraft carrier and various bases, with discussions scheduled during the India-France Strategic Dialogue starting September 30. This deal is vital for the Indian Navy to bolster its maritime strike capability. India will integrate the indigenous Uttam radar and indigenous weapons like Astra missiles and Rudram anti-radiation missiles, with pricing based on previous Rafale agreements, accounting for inflation.