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Rafale Marine — Multi-Role Carrier Borne Fighter

APPROVED

26 carrier-capable Rafale Marine fighters for INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya air wings

Budget

₹63,000 Cr

Timeline

2025–2031

Sector

Indian Navy

Indigenisation

10%

PROCUREMENT TIMELINE

AON

AON

Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.

RFI

RFI

Request for Information — industry capability survey.

RFP

RFP

Request for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.

ToC

ToC

Transfer of Technology clause negotiations.

CNC

CNC

Contract Negotiation Committee finalises terms.

Contract

Contract

CURRENT

Contract signed with selected vendor(s).

Dev/Trial

Dev/Trial

Induction

Induction

INTEL SIGNALS

Strategic priority designation

PIB/Dassault sources confirm India signed the Rafale Marine agreement on 28 Apr 2025 for 26 aircraft for the Indian Navy, valued around ₹63,000 crore. Package includes aircraft, weapons, training, simulators and long-term support; Rafale-M is intended to equip INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya while TEDBF remains a future indigenous path.

RECENT INTELLIGENCE

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hindustantimes.com · 02 Jun 2026

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DAC gives nod for 114 Rafale fighters ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron's India visit | India News

hindustantimes.com · 13 Feb 2026

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India Set to Order 114 Rafale Fighters and Six P-8I Patrol Aircraft - Naval News

navalnews.com · 13 Feb 2026

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CONTENDERS / VENDORS

Dassault Aviation · Safran · Thales

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