According to information published by Adda247 on October 31, 2023, India has formally approached the French government with a Letter of Request (LoR) to procure 26 Rafale M fighter aircraft for the Indian Navy.
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The aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and the Kiev class aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya. (Picture source: Indian Navy)
The aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and the Kiev class aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya. (Picture source: Indian Navy)
