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Indian Navy conducts Rafale Marine trials in Goa, competing against F/A-18 Super Hornet

4 reports, 2 independent Updated Oct 21
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What happened

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The Indian Navy conducted trials of the Rafale Marine fighter aircraft in Goa on October 21, 2026, evaluating modifications required for operations from Indian aircraft carriers. During these trials, the Rafale Marine competed against Boeing's F/A-18 Super Hornet. The Indian Navy has signed a contract for 26 Rafale Marines, a deal valued at approximately Rs 63,000 crore.

From aninews.in, newindianexpress.com

Why it matters

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The procurement marks India's first acquisition of the naval variant of the Rafale, making it the first international operator of this model. The agreement includes pilot training, weapons, and Transfer of Technology for integrating indigenous weapons. The trials are also assessing practicalities, such as the non-folding wings of the jet and necessary modifications to carriers like INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya.

The Indian Navy conducts training exercises within India.

From aninews.in, newindianexpress.com

Who's involved

  • Indian NavyMaritime service branch conducting the trials and procurement.
  • French NavyOriginator of the Rafale Marine fighter jet.
  • BoeingManufacturer whose F/A-18 Super Hornet competed against the Rafale Marine during trials.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • French NavySpeculative

    The French Navy might see increased revenue from the successful export of the Rafale Marine fighter jet to the Indian Navy.

  • Hindustan Aeronautics LimitedSpeculative

    Hindustan Aeronautics Limited could see a reduction in contracts if the procurement decision favors foreign Rafale Marine over domestic alternatives.

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How it developed

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  1. Indian Navy conducted Rafale Marine trials in Goa.1 source
  2. Rafale M competed against Boeing's F/A-18 Super Hornet during trials in Goa.1 source

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