India, France To Sign Rs 63,000 Crore Rafale-M Deal On April 28

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    India and France will sign a Rs 63,000 crore contract on April 28 for 26 Rafale-M jets for the Indian Navy. The agreement strengthens bilateral defence ties and also highlights developments in naval technology involving Mazagon Dock Limited share price.


    India and France are set to sign a major defence agreement on 28 April 2025 for the acquisition of 26 Rafale-M (Marine) fighter jets for the Indian Navy. The deal, worth over Rs 63,000 crore, will be formalised in the presence of French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu and senior Indian officials. The contract, under an inter-governmental agreement, marks the largest naval aviation deal signed between the two countries and reinforces growing strategic cooperation.

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    Key Takeaways

    • India to acquire 26 Rafale-M jets for the Navy.

    • Deal is valued at over Rs 63,000 crore.

    • Contract signing scheduled for 28 April 2025.

    • Jets will be deployed on INS Vikrant.

    • Mazagon Dock Limited share price may see a boost due to renewed naval focus.

    • Delivery to begin within five years of signing.

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    Rafale-M Deal Highlights

    The jets, manufactured by Dassault Aviation, will be tailored for naval operations and deployed aboard INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier. In addition to the aircraft, the deal includes associated weapon systems, ground support equipment, and spare parts. This is India’s second major Rafale acquisition, following the Indian Air Force’s procurement of 36 Rafale jets.

    Overview Of Rafale-Marine Contract

    Item

    Details

    Total Aircraft

    26 Rafale-M Jets

    Contract Value

    Rs 63,000 crore

    Manufacturer

    Dassault Aviation (France)

    Deployment Carrier

    INS Vikrant

    Delivery Start Timeline

    5 years from signing date

    Included Systems

    Weapons, spares, and support gear

    Strategic Shift In Indo-French Defence Ties

    This deal builds upon previous collaborations like the Scorpene submarines constructed under Project 75 by Mazagon Dock Limited in partnership with the French Naval Group. The project’s success has influenced interest in future co-production initiatives, impacting the defence sector and likely influencing Mazagon Dock Limited share price positively.

    India’s expanding naval capabilities and deepening partnerships with France reflect the strategic shift towards indigenisation and robust maritime defence infrastructure. With this latest step, India strengthens its status as a regional naval power, while France cements its role as a key defence partner.

    As the formal signing approaches, both nations reaffirm their long-term collaboration in defence technology, naval aviation, and industrial co-production. The involvement of players like Mazagon Dock Limited further adds commercial momentum, possibly boosting Mazagon Dock Limited share price in the upcoming market cycles.

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    Published Date : 21 Apr 2025

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