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Which fighter jet will India buy from USA?
In February, India formally signed a Rs 48,000 crore contract to acquire indigenous LCA Tejas Mk1A fighter jets with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. The mega contract was the biggest ever single defence order placed on an Indian manufacturer and would involve several private sector companies as well.
Can India buy new aircraft carrier?
The aircraft carrier is expected to be commissioned with the Indian Navy in August next year. At 45,000 tons (full load) the Vikrant will be around 67\% the size of China’s existing aircraft carriers, which displace around 65,000 tons.
Which fighter jets are purchased by India from France?
In 2015, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the landmark defense deal with French aviation company Dassault to buy 36 Rafale fighter jets to refurbish India’s rusting air force.
Which country sold Rafale to India?
The first batch of five Rafale jets arrived in India on July 29, 2020, nearly four years after India signed an inter-governmental agreement with France to procure 36 aircraft at a cost of ₹ 59,000 crore.
The Indian Navy currently operates one aircraft carrier, the INS Vikramaditya. A second carrier, Vikrant, is currently under construction in Kochi. He added that the Navy’s demand for a third aircraft carrier will be considered after “assessing performance” of the Vikrant, which is set to begin sea trials this month.
Will India stagger purchase of new foreign fighter jets for IAF?
New Delhi: India will stagger the purchase of new foreign fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF), General Bipin Rawat said as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) looks to also boost the domestic manufacturing industry. “You should not go in for large numbers.
Will India buy another 36 Rafales?
There has been speculation that India will buy another 36 Rafales, which will be cheaper than the ones signed for in 2016, and depend on the LCA Mark IA and Mark II and the indigenous Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft to boost IAF’s strength.
How many Su-30 MKI did India buy from Russia?
India bought 270 Su-30 MKI from Russia in staggered contracts beginning in the late 90s, delivery of which is yet to be completed. The initial order was for 140 aircraft.