India Issues Request to France for 114 Rafale Jets

India issued a Letter of Request to France for acquiring 114 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force.

The Government of India sent a Letter of Request to France for a proposed government-to-government deal to procure 114 Rafale fighter aircraft. The acquisition aims to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Indian Air Force. The deal is expected to be one of India's largest defence procurements. It is important for India's air power modernization strategy.