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Current Affairs 5 March 2026

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  • India Clears Procurement of 114 Rafale Fighter Jets for ₹3.25 Lakh Crore
  • Centre Signs ₹5,083 Crore Contracts for Maritime Security Enhancements

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India Clears Procurement of 114 Rafale Fighter Jets for ₹3.25 Lakh Crore

The Defence Acquisition Council has approved the acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation to address shortages in India's air force squadrons. India currently operates 29 squadrons against an authorised 42, exacerbated by MiG-21 retirements and regional threats from Pakistan and China. The deal includes 18 flyaway aircraft and 96 to be manufactured in India with initial 30% indigenous content rising to 60%. Tata Advanced Systems will produce fuselage sections in Hyderabad starting FY2028. France denied source code access for radar and electronic warfare systems. This fits India's diversification strategy across suppliers like France, Russia, Israel, and the US. India's defence budget for 2026-27 allocates ₹7.85 lakh crore, with 75% capital outlay for domestic procurement.[1]

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Centre Signs ₹5,083 Crore Contracts for Maritime Security Enhancements

The Defence Ministry signed contracts worth ₹5,083 crore for six ALH MkIII helicopters for the Coast Guard and Shtil missiles for the Navy. These fall under the Indigenously Designed, Developed, and Manufactured (IDDM) category, promoting Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India. The acquisitions bolster maritime security architecture, air defence for Navy warships, and employment through domestic production. They reflect balanced self-reliance and partnerships, notably with Russia for Shtil missiles.[1]

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