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India will discuss a ₹3.25 lakh crore deal to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets from France in a high-level Defence Ministry meeting. The deal includes 12-18 jets to be delivered in fly-away condition and aims for over 30% indigenous production.

The proposal also seeks to integrate Indian weapons into the jets. If approved, the deal would increase India's Rafale fleet to 176 jets. Additionally, France plans to establish a maintenance facility for M-88 engines in Hyderabad. This deal comes amid offers from the US and Russia for fifth-generation fighter jets.