India and France sign deal to purchase 26 Rafale fighter jets.

The Indian Ministry of Defense said on the 28th that India has signed an agreement with France to purchase 26 "Rafale" fighter jets, including 22 single-seat and 4 dual-seat aircraft, with a total value of approximately 7.41 billion US dollars. The "Rafale" fighter jets are manufactured by France's Dassault Aviation company. According to a statement from Dassault Aviation on the 28th, the 26 aircraft purchased by India this time are "Rafale" M models and will be equipped by the Indian Navy.