Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, the Indian government had approved plans to buy 26 more Rafale jets and another three Scorpene-class submarines.

Rafale and Scorpene submarine deals didn’t figure in Indo-French joint statement. Here’s why

Indian defence ministry on Thursday (July 13) approved plans to purchase 26 Rafale fighter aircraft and three Scorpene class conventional submarines for the Indian Navy from France.

India approves purchase of 26 Rafale jets, 3 Scorpene submarines from France

It is high time now that we speed up our defence production to cover up the mistakes, lethargy and delays caused by the previous governments.

Opinion: Submarine INS Karanj is a testimony to India's political will

India's new Scorpene class submarine, Khanderi, has superior stealth ability to launch an attack with torpedoes

Khanderi: India launches second Scorpene class submarine

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