The Defence Ministry has begun reviewing a proposal by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets under the “Made in India” framework in partnership with Dassault Aviation.
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The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II remains the most advanced fighter jet in the world as of 2025, leading a global field of cutting-edge aircraft built for speed, stealth, and combat superiority.
Dassault Aviation has signed four major Production Transfer Agreements with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) to manufacture complete Rafale fighter jet fuselages in India.
The Indian Navy will soon receive 26 Rafale-M fighter aircraft in a deal worth Rs 63,000 crore between India and France.
Pakistan has officially confirmed the purchase of at least two squadrons of Chinese Chengdu J-10 single-engine fighter jets.