India-France Deals: Rafale-M, HAMMER Missiles Boost India's Military Might

• India and France signed five crucial agreements, including Rafale-M jets and HAMMER missiles, strengthening India's military across air, water, and land.
• 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets will be deployed on INS Vikrant, capable of destroying enemy aircraft and ships, with technology transfer for maintenance.
• HAMMER missiles, jointly manufactured by Safran and Bharat Electronics, can precisely destroy mountain bunkers in adverse weather, enhancing Air Force capabilities.
• Scorpene submarines, with three more advanced models planned with Air Independent Propulsion (AIP), offer undetected underwater attacks and extended submerged operations.
• Tata-Airbus will manufacture H125 helicopters in Karnataka for military and disaster relief, with an engine maintenance hub in Hyderabad for Rafale M88 engines and future AMCA engine development.