India's Rs 3.25 Lakh Crore Rafale Deal: IAF Boost, Make in India Focus

• India to approve a Rs 3.25 lakh crore deal for 114 Dassault Rafale F4 fighters, its largest combat aircraft acquisition.
• The deal, a government-to-government agreement with France, aims to significantly boost the Indian Air Force's combat strength.
• 18 jets will be fly-away from France, with 96 built in India, targeting 60% indigenous content long-term.
• The contract includes 88 single-seat and 26 twin-seat fighters exclusively for the IAF, separate from Navy's Rafale-M order.
• This acquisition addresses the IAF's squadron gap and provides a credible edge against regional threats.