Rafale Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft Procurement
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: India
Source: Fair Observer
India procured 36 Rafale fighters from France in 2015 as a stopgap measure after scrapping the MMRCA program. The IAF currently operates two squadrons of Rafale fighters. In 2018, the IAF issued a request for 110 Multi-role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA). In February 2026, the Defense Acquisition Council approved the purchase of 114 Rafale MRFA worth $35 billion (₹3.25 lakh crore). These aircraft will be
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- Closed
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- Aerospace & Defense, Government, Airport
- Location
- India
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- 22 Jul 2026
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- Fair Observer
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Description | India procured 36 Rafale fighters from France in 2015 as a stopgap measure after scrapping the MMRCA program. The IAF currently operates two squadrons of Rafale fighters. In 2018, the IAF issued a request for 110 Multi-role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA). In February 2026, the Defense Acquisition Council approved the purchase of 114 Rafale MRFA worth $35 billion (₹3.25 lakh crore). These aircraft will be equipped with advanced upgrades and weapons, becoming the backbone of the IAF for the next 15 years. |
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Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Government, Airport |
Article published date | 2026-04-30 |
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