Rafale Marine fighter aircraft made successful landing on INS Vikrant in its first attempt, Navy released a spectacular video.

Indian Navy is one of the most powerful navies in the world and everyone believes in its strength. The Indian Navy has been continuously increasing its strength for some time now. Now the Navy has achieved another major achievement. On Wednesday, a French Rafale Marine fighter aircraft made a successful landing on India’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. Let us tell you that Rafael Marine has completed this successful landing in the first attempt itself. This success is being considered an important achievement in the Carrier Aviation Program of the Indian Navy. Let us tell you that this test is the first important step towards operating Rafale Marine in the Indian Navy.

26 Rafale M for Indian Navy

Let us tell you that India and France signed an agreement on 28 April 2025 for the purchase of Rafale marine fighter aircraft. The two countries had signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) worth about Rs 63,000 crore. Under this deal, 26 Rafale Marine fighter aircraft will be purchased, which include 22 single-seater and 4 twin-seater aircraft. DAC had also approved the requirement for this aircraft on 13 July 2023.

Know the power of Rafael Marine

1. The Rafale Marine is a twin-engine, 4.5-generation multirole fighter aircraft.
2. The maximum speed of the Rafale Marine is approximately Mach 1.8.
3. The combat radius of Rafale Marine is approximately 1,000 km.
4. Rafale Marine is equipped with advanced AESA radar and SPECTRA electronic warfare suite.
5. Rafale Marine is equipped with specially strengthened landing gear, arrestor hook and folding wings for aircraft carriers.
6. Rafale Marine is capable of carrying ‘Meteor’ and ‘MICA’ air-to-air missiles, ‘SCALP’ cruise missiles and ‘HAMMER’ precision-guided weapons.

What benefit will the Navy get from Rafale?

The induction of Rafale marine combat aircraft will provide the Indian Navy with improved fleet air defence, beyond-visual-range interception, accurate maritime strike, long-range strike capability and protection to carrier battle groups. According to the information, Rafale Marine fighter aircraft will be operated from both INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya. This will significantly strengthen the air power and maritime warfare capabilities of the Indian Navy in the Indian Ocean region.

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Good news regarding Rafale, deal will be made soon on purchase of 114 fighter jets, indigenous weapons will also be included.