India nears deal with France for 26 Rafale-M jets and 3 submarines to boost naval strength.

India is nearing a deal with France to procure 26 naval Rafale-M jets and three Scorpene submarines to bolster its naval capabilities. The acquisition aims to enhance maritime strength amid regional security challenges, particularly in the Indo-Pacific. The deal, expected to finalize next month, includes advanced weaponry for the Rafale-M jets and will be part of a larger effort to modernize India's naval forces. Additionally, the Indian government has approved the construction of two nuclear-powered submarines, with 62 ships and one submarine currently under construction. The Navy Chief, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, highlighted these moves as a response to growing naval activities by neighbors like Pakistan and China.

December 02, 2024
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