India, France to sign their largest-ever defence deal on April 28

India will sign its largest-ever defence agreement with France for the acquisition of 26 Rafale Marine combat aircraft on April 28, as per reports. The deal, estimated at over ₹63,000 crore, will be signed in the presence of French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu. This contract will include 22 single-seater and four twin-seater jets.