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India Rafale Deal Boosts IAF with 114 Jets in $40B Upgrade

India Rafale Deal Boosts IAF with 114 Jets in $40B Upgrade

India has cleared the initial proposal for the India Rafale deal, approving the purchase of 114 Rafale jets from Dassault Aviation. The Defence Acquisition Council granted Acceptance of Necessity on Thursday, 12 February 2026, in New Delhi, amid preparations for
Friday, February 13, 2026