LBCI

India signs $7.4 billion deal to buy 26 Rafale fighter jets, official says

World News

28-04-2025 | 05:37

Share

Share

India signs $7.4 billion deal to buy 26 Rafale fighter jets, official says

India signed a deal with France on Monday to buy 26 Rafale fighter aircraft worth 630 billion rupees ($7.41 billion) for its navy, an official from the Indian defense ministry told Reuters.

Reuters reported that India's security cabinet approved the purchase earlier this month, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Reuters

World News

India

Deal

Fighter Jets

France

Next

Putin orders surprise three-day ceasefire in May

Russia says recognition of annexed Ukraine regions 'imperative' for talks

Previous

Recommended For You

Trump wants permanent, not temporary, ceasefire in Ukraine: Spokeswoman

09:15

Trump wants permanent, not temporary, ceasefire in Ukraine: Spokeswoman

Trump pushes plan for US to take over Canada as it goes to the polls

09:02

Trump pushes plan for US to take over Canada as it goes to the polls

Massive blackout hits Spain, Portugal, France

08:08

Massive blackout hits Spain, Portugal, France

Putin orders surprise three-day ceasefire in May

07:33

Putin orders surprise three-day ceasefire in May

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

From Syria to Tehran: Netanyahu brings the battle plan to Washington

News Bulletin Reports

2025-04-06

From Syria to Tehran: Netanyahu brings the battle plan to Washington

Putin orders surprise three-day ceasefire in May

07:33

Putin orders surprise three-day ceasefire in May

PM Salam and Interior Minister reaffirm commitment to holding municipal elections on schedule

03:56

PM Salam and Interior Minister reaffirm commitment to holding municipal elections on schedule

President Aoun to French Senate delegation: Israeli withdrawal from border essential for full army deployment

04:55

President Aoun to French Senate delegation: Israeli withdrawal from border essential for full army deployment

Videos

US envoy Morgan Ortagus hails Lebanese diaspora, says country stands at a crossroads

2025-04-23

US envoy Morgan Ortagus hails Lebanese diaspora, says country stands at a crossroads

Morgan Ortagus urges Lebanon to pass banking reforms to restore financial trust

2025-04-08

Morgan Ortagus urges Lebanon to pass banking reforms to restore financial trust

LBCI Exclusive: US envoy Morgan Ortagus reveals US vision for Lebanon’s stability and disarmament – full interview transcript

2025-04-06

LBCI Exclusive: US envoy Morgan Ortagus reveals US vision for Lebanon’s stability and disarmament – full interview transcript

LBCI's Pierre El Daher bids farewell to Hoda Chedid: You will always be our guiding light

2025-03-23

LBCI's Pierre El Daher bids farewell to Hoda Chedid: You will always be our guiding light

Israeli official urges international support for Lebanese government and army

Middle East News

2025-03-19

Israeli official urges international support for Lebanese government and army

Israeli aircraft fly at low altitude over Beirut during Hezbollah's former leaders funeral

2025-02-23

Israeli aircraft fly at low altitude over Beirut during Hezbollah's former leaders funeral

Coffins of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine enter Sports City Stadium (Video)

2025-02-23

Coffins of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine enter Sports City Stadium (Video)

Tens of thousands gather at Sports City Stadium for farewell to Hezbollah’s former leader Nasrallah (Video)

2025-02-23

Tens of thousands gather at Sports City Stadium for farewell to Hezbollah’s former leader Nasrallah (Video)

Ahmad Hariri to LBCI: Future Movement returns to political arena to participate in all upcoming political events

2025-02-14

Ahmad Hariri to LBCI: Future Movement returns to political arena to participate in all upcoming political events

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Israeli strike hits Hadath in Beirut's southern suburbs

1

Israeli strike hits Hadath in Beirut's southern suburbs

Israel issues evacuation warning for residents of Hadath in Beirut's southern suburbs

2

Israel issues evacuation warning for residents of Hadath in Beirut's southern suburbs

New banknotes as part of currency reform: Lebanon to introduce LBP 500,000 and LBP 1 million bills

3

New banknotes as part of currency reform: Lebanon to introduce LBP 500,000 and LBP 1 million bills

Israel claims airstrike in Beirut targeted Hezbollah missile storage site

4

Israel claims airstrike in Beirut targeted Hezbollah missile storage site

Plans for border elections shift: Israeli strikes prefabricated homes in South Lebanon

5

Plans for border elections shift: Israeli strikes prefabricated homes in South Lebanon

Lebanese President condemns repeated Israeli attacks on Lebanon

6

Lebanese President condemns repeated Israeli attacks on Lebanon

Lebanon Bank Association chief stresses need for realistic recovery plan to protect depositors and revive sector

7

Lebanon Bank Association chief stresses need for realistic recovery plan to protect depositors and revive sector

President Aoun to French Senate delegation: Israeli withdrawal from border essential for full army deployment

8

President Aoun to French Senate delegation: Israeli withdrawal from border essential for full army deployment

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More