Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Govt Plans Major Capital Push for Armed Forces
The Indian government is planning to spend a lot of money to make the armed forces stronger.
They might buy 114 Rafale fighter jets for 30 billion Euros by March 2027.
The Defence Acquisition Council, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, needs to approve this deal first.
After that, they will talk about the price and how much of the jet will be made in India.
Additionally, there's a plan for Safran, a company, to work with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to develop aircraft engines.
This project could cost 3 billion Euros, and the government is preparing a note for the Cabinet Committee on Security to discuss it.
Government plans major capital push for armed forces in Budget 2026.
Potential 30 billion Euro deal for 114 Rafale fighters by March 2027.
Defence Acquisition Council, headed by Rajnath Singh, needs to clear the deal.
Price negotiations and indigenous content discussions to follow approval.
Safran-DRDO collaboration for aircraft engines, a 3 billion Euro project, note being prepared for Cabinet Committee on Security.
- Who
- Indian Government, Defence Acquisition Council, Safran, DRDO
- What
- Plans for major capital push for armed forces, potential Rafale fighter deal, Safran-DRDO collaboration for aircraft engines
- When
- Potential Rafale deal by March 2027, Safran-DRDO project note being prepared
- Where
- India
- Why
- To strengthen the armed forces with new acquisitions and indigenous development
- Defense Acquisition Council
- Headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- Rafale Fighter Deal
- 30 billion Euro for 114 fighters
- Potential Deal Timeline
- By March 2027
- Safran-DRDO Collaboration
- 3 billion Euro for aircraft engines
- Cabinet Committee on Security
- Note being prepared for engine project
