Indian, French governments negotiating 26 Rafale marine jet deal worth over Rs 50,000 crore
India and France are currently negotiating the price and related issues for a significant deal involving the purchase of 26 Rafale Marine fighter aircraft for the Indian Navy. Talks were rescheduled to June due to the Lok Sabha polls. The deal, worth over Rs 50,000 crore, aims to increase India's Rafale fleet to 62, with plans to operate the aircraft from Indian Navy carriers.