The Defence Acquisition Council has approved a Rs 3.25 lakh crore proposal to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force, boosting India’s air combat strength. However the proposal is yet to be put up in front of the cabinet committee headed by PM Modi

The new vessel is planned to be ready in 2038, replacing the ageing Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, which came into service in 2001. It will have displacement of about 78,000 tons and a length of 310 meters (1,017 feet), compared to 42,000 tons and 261 meters (856 feet) for the Charles de Gaulle