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

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited refutes Times of India report claiming that it has been selected to make Rafale planes in India

OpIndia Staff -
Times of India said that out of the 114 Rafale jets to be bought, 94 will be made in India by HAL and Dassault, but HAL said they have not received any communication about it
Government and Policy

Defence Ministry approves ₹3.60 lakh crore acquisition proposals for Rafale, Boeing P8I and other equipment, signs ₹2,312 crore contract with HAL for 8 Dornier...

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The Government of India on Thursday gave the green light to significant defence procurements and contracts totalling more than ₹3.62 lakh crore, aimed at...
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India set to consider Rs 3.25 lakh crore mega deal to acquire 114 Rafale jets from France

OpIndia Staff -
The proposed Rs 3.25 lakh crore Rafale deal could mark India’s largest-ever defence acquisition, combining rapid IAF induction with a major push for indigenous manufacturing and long-term self-reliance
News Reports

Hammer weapons system, indigenous jet engine, Rafale fuselage and more: Modi govt’s “Make in India” receives huge boost in defence production

Rukma Rathore -
A collaborative effort to manufacture a 120 KN engine with Indian intellectual property rights could be approved by India.
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China ran an anti-Rafale propaganda campaign during Operation Sindoor to undermine India: How Congress, which signed an MoU, followed the same pattern

Rukma Rathore -
China launched a disinformation drive to prevent the sale of French Rafale aircraft in favour of its own J-35s during the Operation Sindoor in May 2025
News Reports

Indian Air Force submits proposal to acquire 114 Made in India Rafale fighter jets with 60% indigenous content

OpIndia Staff -
The Defence Ministry has received a proposal from the Indian Air Force for acquiring 114 'Made in India' Rafale fighter jets, and is considering the same
News Reports

4 Chinese nationals caught spying on Rafale fighter jet in Greece: How China’s global intelligence operations threaten India and its allies

Balendu Singh Angad -
Four Chinese nationals were arrested in Greece for spying on Rafale fighter jets, highlighting China’s expanding global espionage network. This incident underscores Beijing’s willingness to target even India-friendly nations for strategic intelligence.
News Reports

China used its embassies to spread misinformation against Rafale jets: Read how Leftist media in India kept doing same lobbying for years

Shraddha Pandey -
French intelligence reports say that Chinese defence attachés stationed in embassies worldwide spearheaded a targeted effort to dissuade countries especially those in Asia and Africa from purchasing Rafale.
News Reports

China used its embassies to undermine Rafale sales post Operation Sindoor: French intel agencies

OpIndia Staff -
In a startling revelation that underscores the intensity of global geopolitical rivalry, French intelligence agencies have disclosed that China used its diplomatic missions worldwide to covertly undermine the international sales of Dassault Aviation’s Rafale fighter jets after India’s high-profile Operation Sindoor.
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