India's Mega Defence Deal: ₹3.25 Lakh Crore Rafale Jet Plan Under Review This Week

• Defence Ministry to review a ₹3.25 lakh crore proposal for 114 Rafale fighter jets this week.
• The plan includes manufacturing jets in India with 30% indigenous content and acquiring 12-18 in fly-away condition.
• India seeks to integrate indigenous weapons on French aircraft, with source codes remaining with France.
• This potential deal would be India's largest defence procurement, increasing Rafale fleet to 176 jets.
• The deal gained momentum after Rafale's performance in Operation Sindoor against Pakistan.

Why It Matters: India's Defence Ministry is set to review a massive ₹3.25 lakh crore deal for 114 Rafale jets.