Modi government approved the purchase of new Rafale jets, showed strength in Operation Sindoor

New Rafale Deal: The strength of the Indian Air Force is going to increase. And for this the Modi government has approved the purchase of new Rafale jets from France. The whole world saw the power of fighter jet Rafale during Operation Sindoor last year and how India maintained air dominance over Pakistan. And in the blink of an eye, Pakistan attacked all the airbases including Noor Khan. The purchase of new Rafale jets has been approved in a meeting chaired by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.

India will buy 114 new Rafale

The Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) has given Acceptance of Necessity for major high-value defense purchases. 114 Rafale fighter jets will be brought to India from France for approximately Rs 3.25 lakh crore. Of this, Rs 2.5 lakh crore is for aircraft and the remaining amount is for weapons, spares and support packages.

Steps also taken for monitoring the sea

Besides, approval has also been received for 6 P-8I maritime patrol aircraft which will cost approximately Rs 28 thousand crores. To strengthen the anti-submarine and maritime surveillance capability of the Indian Navy, High Altitude Platform Systems will be purchased which will cost around Rs 15 thousand crores. This will be important for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

How dangerous is Rafale jet?

India had purchased 36 Rafale aircraft from France, the delivery of which was completed in December 2024. These fighter aircraft are in 2 squadrons of IAF – ‘Golden Arrows’ at Ambala and ‘Falcons’ at Hashimara. Rafale has a lethal weapon system. It is equipped with Meteor missile which is one of the world’s most advanced air-to-air missiles. Its range is more than 100 kilometers.

Enemies tremble with Rafael’s SCALP and HAMMER

Rafale also has SCALP missile, which is a type of air-to-ground cruise missile, which can target enemy bunkers and bases located 300-500 kilometers away. Rafale is also equipped with Hammer missile. It is a short-range missile specially designed to destroy strong structures.

What is the specialty of Rafale’s radar?

The Rafale fighter jet has RBE2 AESA radar which is capable of tracking 40 targets simultaneously. It also has the SPECTRA system, a powerful electronic security system that helps the jet avoid enemy radar and jamming threats. It also has a helmet mounted display. With its help the pilot is able to view the data from his helmet.

Deal for 26 Rafale-Marine jets has already been done

Earlier, India had also signed a deal with France for 26 Rafale-Marine jets in April 2025. This deal was worth Rs 63 thousand crores. These Rafale jets have the capability to fly from aircraft carriers and have been designed for Navy missions. The deal includes training, weapons, simulators and long-term support. Rafale-M will be deployed on INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya.

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