India To Sign Biggest Tejas Fighter Jet Deal Worth Rs 66,500 Crore With HAL Today: Report
The contract is seen as a significant boost to India's fighter fleet, addressing gaps created by the phased retirement of older aircraft.
Sep 25, 2025, 07:53 AM IST
Russia’s Su-57 Or France’s Rafale F4 + Safran Engine: Which Jet Package Fits India’s Sky War?
Russia tempts India with a cheap stealth Su-57E package: 126 jets at Rs 670 crore each, full tech transfer, local production and export rights. France counters with Rafale F4 at Rs 1,000 crore per aircraft and the Safran M88-4 engine for Tejas Mk-2. The Russian deal looks bold but risky. The French basket offers proven reliability and long-term leverage.
Sep 22, 2025, 08:55 AM IST
IAF ensuring level-playing field for single, twin engine fighter jets in USD 20 billion deal
Seven fighter aircraft including the F-21 from Lockheed Martin, F-18 and F-15 from Boeing, Gripen from Saab, MiG-35 and Sukhoi-35 from Rosoboronexport and Rafale from Dassault Aviation are the likely participants for the deal, which is likely to cost over USD 20 billion.
Mar 12, 2020, 20:10 PM IST
French team likely to visit India in May to firm up Rafale deal
A high-level team from France is expected to arrive here next month to firm up the order for the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft by India as both countries have managed to narrow down their differences over pricing.
Apr 17, 2016, 13:43 PM IST
French team likely to visit India in May to firm up Rafale deal
A high-level team from France is expected to arrive here next month to firm up the order for the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft by India as both countries have managed to narrow down their differences over pricing.
Apr 17, 2016, 13:43 PM IST
France President Francois Hollande's visit to India: As it happened on Day 2
Taking a big leap in the field of bilateral cooperation, India and France on Monday signed the much awaited deal for 36 Rafale Fighter jets.
Jan 25, 2016, 17:00 PM IST