India's Biggest Defence Deal: DAC Approves 114 Rafale Jets, SCALP Missiles

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Moneycontrol•12-02-2026, 17:30
India's Biggest Defence Deal: DAC Approves 114 Rafale Jets, SCALP Missiles
- •Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approves purchase of 114 Rafale fighter jets, estimated at 3.25 lakh crore rupees.
- •Approval also includes SCALP cruise missiles to boost India's strike capability and 6 additional P-8I maritime surveillance aircraft from the US.
- •Most Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) to be purchased will be made in India, enhancing air dominance and long-range strike.
- •Combat missiles will increase ground attack capability with high strike power and extreme accuracy.
- •AS-HAPS approved for continuous intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic intelligence for military purposes.
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