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Congress trying to repackage failed ‘Chowkidar Chor Hai’ campaign as ‘PM is compromised’ drama: Read how Rahul Gandhi’s lies over US-India trade deal and...

Rukma Rathore - 25 February, 2026

It is noteworthy that the negotiations are still in motion and no India-US deal has been concluded to this date.

India on verge of biggest defence deal ever: ₹3.25 lakh crore Rafale purchase of 114 jets, 100 to be made domestically

Divya Bharti - 10 February, 2026

The Indian Defence Ministry is set to approve a historic ₹3.25 lakh crore deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets this week. The agreement, coinciding with President Macron’s visit, emphasizes "Make in India," with 100 jets to be manufactured locally through advanced technology transfers.

Government and Policy

DPB gives green light to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets, Indian Air Force to get a major boost in combat strength

OpIndia Staff - 17 January, 2026

India edges closer to enhancing air power as the Defence Procurement Board approves buying 114 Rafale fighter jets from France's Dassault Aviation. Chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, the proposal now awaits Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's DAC and PM Modi's CCS nod. A February Modi-Macron meet could seal it, featuring Make in India tech transfers, 55-60% local content, Indian weapons integration, and a new Hyderabad fuselage plant while Tejas Mk-1A and AMCA proceed independently.

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How a 30-kg, AI-powered, X-Guard system fooled Pakistani army into thinking they were hitting a Rafale

OpIndia Staff - 9 July, 2025

It's also possible that the X-Guard tricked Pakistan's J-10C fighters' KLJ-7A AESA radar into believing they had locked onto and struck Rafale jets.

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After Rahul Gandhi, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy furthers Pakistani narrative by asking how many Rafales were shot down, BJP’s Sambit Patra calls them ‘Pakistan’s...

OpIndia Staff - 30 May, 2025

Reddy attacked the Modi government, for not convening an all-party meeting before agreeing to a ceasefire with Pakistan.

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PM Modi resisted domestic and international pressure to procure Rafale fighters and S‑400 System, and now he has been vindicated during conflict against Pakistan

Rukma Rathore - 9 May, 2025

United States warned to impose sanctions on India over S-400 deal, while opposition parties in India strongly opposed the Rafale deal

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Pakistani Defence Minister runs to CNN boasting about downing Indian jets, fumbles and claims ‘social media’ when asked to show evidence

Rukma Rathore - 8 May, 2025

The anchor even schooled the minister for discussing social media reports instead of providing evidence for his claims.

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PM Modi in France: India likely to sign deal to procure Rafale Marine fighter jets during the visit

OpIndia Staff - 9 July, 2023

During his visit, Prime Minister Modi will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss a broad range of issues, including joint production of military platforms, the prospective purchase of Rafale-Marine (Rafale M) fighter jets for the Indian Navy's indigenously-made INS Vikrant aircraft carrier, nuclear reactors, and deeper cooperation in space, among others.

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Fugitive arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari suing French company over unpaid commission of Rs 92 crores for UPA era deal

OpIndia Staff - 11 January, 2022

Sanjay Bhandari has claimed that the French company owes over 92 crores to him for a defence transaction signed in India a decade ago, during the UPA regime.

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