The Indian Navy is set to finalize deals for three submarines, Rafale Marine fighter jets, and MQ-9B drones by the end of this year. The three Scorpene-class submarines being built at Mazagon Dockyard will significantly amplify the Navy’s strength, crucial as China rapidly increases its maritime power. This deal is expected to cost around 400 billion rupees.
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Bharat Electronics Limited will play a key role in this deal. The second major deal, expected to be concluded before the end of this financial year, involves procuring 26 Rafale-M fighter jets for the INS Vikrant aircraft carrier. The Navy has taken necessary steps to expedite the project and complete the deal soon.
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The Indian Navy intends to deploy these aircraft on the carrier to enhance its strength on the maritime front. Dassault Aviation of France and the Indian Navy have held two rounds of talks on the matter, with discussions set to resume soon.
The third deal involves the purchase of 31 MQ-9B drones from the United States, a deal valued at 320 billion rupees. This agreement is expected to be finalized by the end of October.
