Govt. Approves ₹63,000-cr. Deal for Rafale-M Jets

Key Points

• 1The CCS approved a nearly ₹63,000-crore deal for 26 Rafale-M fighter jets.
• 2The contract includes 22 single-seater jets and four twin-seater trainer jets.
• 3The deal is expected to be concluded later this month.
• 4Delivery of the jets will begin three-and-a-half years after the contract is signed.
• 5The Indian Air Force operates 36 Rafale jets acquired in September 2016.