French Navy Rafale Tests ASMPA-R Nuclear Cruise Missile
Following the entry into service with the Air Force, a French Navy Rafale-M fighter tested the ASMPA-R supersonic nuclear cruise missile, an upgrade of ASMP-A.
Rafale M News
Navy / Maritime
Air
Weapon / Missile
Air
Investment
Russia Offers Su‑57 Source Codes to India in Strategic Bid
Russia proposes full source code access to Su‑57E for India’s MRFA tender, surpassing Western rivals with unprecedented transparency and technology transfer.
Air
Investment
Tata to Build Rafale Fuselages in India with Dassault
Dassault and Tata signed a deal to manufacture Rafale fighter fuselage in Hyderabad. For the first time, Rafale parts will be manufactured outside of France.
Navy / Maritime
Air
India and France Sign Deal for 26 Rafale-Marine Aircraft
India and France signed an agreement for 26 Rafale-Marine aircraft, including training, weapons, technology transfer and joint production facilities in India.
Navy / Maritime
Air
France and India agree on $7.6 billion Rafale M deal
India closes a $7.6 billion contract for Rafale M fighters, strengthening its naval aviation capability and substituting modern MiG-29Ks on aircraft carriers.
Air
Navy / Maritime
Defence Politics
Bilateral Relations
India Goes for the French option: Rafale M and Scorpene
India has given the green light to France and decided to purchase Dassault Rafale M fighter jets and Scorpene attack submarines.
Air
Navy / Maritime
The Winner Aircraft of INS Vikrant to be Announced
There are rumours that the Rafale M will be selected as the winner as the new fighter for India's most recent and indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Rafale M Expectation for Indian Navy
Indian Navy is near the total completion of the INS Vikrant (R 11) aircraft carrier. Local media claimed the Rafale M omnirole fighters are one step closer.
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