India Aims to Finalise Deal for 114 Rafale Fighter Jets With France by March 2027, Says IAF Chief

Exam-focused facts from the 4 October 2026 current affairs briefing.

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India is pushing to finalise a proposed deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets with France by March 2027 to address the Indian Air Force's fighter squadron shortage.
IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh said negotiations with France are underway, with the procurement aimed at boosting the force's operational readiness.
Discussions on the Rafale deal also focus on integrating Indian-made weapons into the aircraft and expanding domestic manufacturing as part of India's fighter fleet modernisation plans.