• India is set to finalize deals with France for 26 Rafale-M fighter jets and three Scorpene-class submarines.
  • The total value of the agreements is estimated to be around $11 billion.
  • The Rafale-M jets will enhance the capabilities of India’s naval aviation fleet.
  • The Scorpene submarines will strengthen India’s undersea warfare capabilities.
  • The deal is currently awaiting final approval from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS).
  • These agreements signify the deepening of Indo-French defense cooperation​