{"id":112917,"date":"2025-09-14T11:18:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T05:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=112917"},"modified":"2025-09-14T02:37:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T21:07:20","slug":"india-nears-new-22-billion-deal-for-this-fighter-jets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/14\/india-nears-new-22-billion-deal-for-this-fighter-jets\/","title":{"rendered":"India Nears New $22 Billion Deal for This Fighter Jets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DELHI-<\/strong> The Defence Ministry has begun reviewing a proposal by the Indian Air Force (IAF)<\/a> to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets under the \u201cMade in India\u201d framework in partnership with Dassault Aviation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The $22.65 billion (Rs. 2 lakh crore) deal would mark one of India\u2019s largest defence acquisitions, with more than 60 percent of the aircraft\u2019s systems to be manufactured domestically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Rafales will be deployed at key IAF bases, including Ambala Air Force Station, strengthening India\u2019s operational readiness along sensitive frontiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The move aims to expand India\u2019s airpower, complementing both imported and indigenous combat aircraft already in service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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India $22 Billion Deal for Rafale Jets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If approved, the deal will raise India\u2019s Rafale<\/a> fleet to 176 aircraft. This includes 36 jets already inducted by the IAF and 36 ordered separately for the Indian Navy under government to government agreements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The proposal will first be considered by the Defence Procurement Board, led by the Defence Secretary, before advancing to the Defence Acquisition Council for final clearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Rafale\u2019s operational record has strongly influenced this proposal. During Operation Sindoor, the aircraft\u2019s advanced Spectra electronic warfare suite reportedly outclassed Chinese PL-15 long-range missiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new batch of India assembled Rafales is expected to integrate next generation air to ground missiles, extending beyond the Scalp system used in past precision strikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: By Tim Felce (Airwolfhound) – Rafale – RIAT 2009, CC BY-SA 2.0, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=27816011<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Industrial Collaboration and Technology Transfer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dassault Aviation has pledged to establish a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) hub for Rafale\u2019s M-88 engines in Hyderabad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This facility, alongside existing Indian aerospace firms, will reduce dependence on overseas servicing and improve aircraft availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project is expected to generate high-skilled jobs while fostering deeper technology transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indian partners such as Tata are likely to contribute significantly to manufacturing and integration, ensuring robust domestic participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This partnership aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, positioning India not just as a buyer but also as a co-producer of advanced fighter jets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo- Dassault Aviation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Building a Balanced IAF Fleet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The IAF views this acquisition as essential to strengthening its fleet alongside other platforms. The Su-30 MKI, a heavy class fighter, remains a backbone of the force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark 1A, with 180 units ordered, represents India\u2019s push for indigenous capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond 2035, a fifth generation fighter program is expected to enter service, adding stealth and advanced avionics to the arsenal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By combining Rafales with indigenous fighters, India aims to maintain a balanced, multi-role airpower structure capable of meeting regional security challenges. The proposed deal reflects both immediate operational needs and long term strategic planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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