Defence Secretary Justifies Proposal For 114 Rafales Worth ₹3,25,000 Crore, Emphasises Progress On TEJAS Aircraft

India’s ongoing interest in acquiring French-designed Rafale fighter jets will not impede the advancement of the indigenous TEJAS MK-1A and TEJAS MK-2 platforms, Shiv Aroor & Vishnu Som of NDTV reported.Speaking at the NDTV Defence Conclave 2026, Defence Secretary RK Singh clarified that acquiring additional Rafale platforms is a necessity due to depleting Indian Air Force (IAF) squadron
India’s ongoing interest in acquiring French-designed Rafale fighter jets will not impede the advancement of the indigenous TEJAS MK-1A and TEJAS MK-2 platforms, Shiv Aroor & Vishnu Som of NDTV reported.Speaking at the NDTV Defence Conclave 2026, Defence Secretary RK Singh clarified that acquiring additional Rafale platforms is a necessity due to depleting Indian Air Force (IAF) squadron
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