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Indian Navy Conducts Rafale Marine Trials in Goa for INS Vikrant
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News18•21-10-2026, 23:00
Indian Navy Conducts Rafale Marine Trials in Goa for INS Vikrant
- •The Indian Navy is currently carrying out trials of the Rafale Marine fighter aircraft in Goa to test required modifications for operations from INS Vikrant.
- •India signed a defence agreement with France to procure 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets, with deliveries scheduled by the end of 2028 or early 2029.
- •The deal includes 22 single-seat jets, 4 twin-seat jets, pilot training, weapons, and Transfer of Technology for indigenous weapon integration under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
- •The Rafale-M jets will operate from India's aircraft carriers INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya to enhance maritime strike, reconnaissance, and air defence capabilities.
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The trials are being conducted to test modifications required for operating the Rafale Marine fighter aircraft from the Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.
The 26 Rafale Marine aircraft are scheduled to be delivered to the Indian Navy by the end of 2028 or early 2029.
The Rafale-M is built by Dassault Aviation of France and is already used by the French Navy, with India being its first international operator following a defence agreement signed on April 28, 2025.
