India has approved the purchase of 26 Rafale fighter jets from France’s Dassault Aviation for its navy, in a $7 billion deal aimed at countering China’s growing influence in the Indian Ocean.
The order includes 22 single-seaters and 4 twin-seaters. The agreement, cleared by India’s top security committee chaired by PM Modi, is expected to be signed soon.
This move strengthens India-France defence ties and supports India’s push to modernise its military and reduce reliance on Soviet-era equipment.
This post was published on 12 April 2025 22:30
Four pilots were killed when two Philippine Air Force SF-260 trainer aircraft collided in mid-air…
Western Sydney International Airport opened to passengers on Sunday, 25 October, with a sold-out Jetstar…
Airbus expects the worldwide dedicated freighter fleet to grow from 2,360 aircraft in 2026 to…
American Airlines reported record third-quarter revenue of US$16.3 billion, up 19.3% year-on-year, but higher fuel…
Storm Austen disrupted air travel across Western Europe on Friday, 23 October, forcing cancellations in…
Romanian carrier seeks protection from creditors as total liabilities reach €25.4 million; flight operations face…